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S811 VBC

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,775 mi
Last recorded135,775 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 VBC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 135,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010
Fail 13 Apr 2010 116,987 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,482 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 111,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,720 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER PERFORMANCE THAN O/S

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 91,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S811 VBC is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S811 VBC, 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 S811 VBC registered?

S811 VBC is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S811 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S811 VBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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