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S810 SGV

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,885 mi
Last recorded152,885 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 SGV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 152,885 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 152,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 141,369 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 141,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 130,360 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,974 miles

metal brake pipes under car have surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 124,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 120,920 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2007 120,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 117,099 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 618?

Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,486
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,974
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,324
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,983
Stop lamp not working 6,593
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S810 SGV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 618 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 14,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S810 SGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 618 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S810 SGV registered?

S810 SGV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S810 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S810 SGV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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