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S819 SAR

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 SAR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,078 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,492 miles

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

rear brake disces rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 104,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate poor con.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 99,421 miles

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

front no plate poor con.

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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S819 SAR is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S819 SAR, 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 S819 SAR registered?

S819 SAR is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S819 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S819 SAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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