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S834 AWW

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,086 mi
Last recorded123,086 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 AWW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 123,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,146 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,983 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 116,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 113,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 113,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 109,974 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 109,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 106,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 103,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 97,239 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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S834 AWW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 94,619 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S834 AWW, 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 S834 AWW registered?

S834 AWW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S834 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S834 AWW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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