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S836 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,627 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear both, rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear too caliper rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

handbrake balance 187/107

handbrake travel

oil leak

side skirts fitted

suspension items surface corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,615 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear both, rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear too caliper rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

fuel system/pipe/s corrosion

handbrake balance 187/107

handbrake travel

oil leak

side skirts fitted

suspension items surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,069 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

front to near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

front to off side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensively deteriorated/split.

off and near side rear brake back plates show corrosion/are holed.

off side front wiper blade rubber is split and smearing the screen.

service brake pedal shows travel.

when the headlamp switch is selected the front wipers are also operated.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion/pitting.

front to near side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

front to off side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensively deteriorated/split.

off and near side rear brake back plates show corrosion/are holed.

off side front wiper blade rubber is split and smearing the screen.

service brake pedal shows travel.

when the headlamp switch is selected the front wipers are also operated.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 82,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,346 miles

nearside windsreen wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,828 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front floors and chassis

corrosion to o/s rear sill

corrosion to rear brake pipes

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2015 81,828 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front floors and chassis

corrosion to o/s rear sill

corrosion to rear brake pipes

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,307 miles

corrosion under body

slight leak exhaust gases

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s front chassis

sill covers fitted

windscreen wipers activate when the lights are switched on

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s front chassis

sill covers fitted

windscreen wipers activate when the lights are switched on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,311 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front cv gaiter slightly perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,842 miles

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,139 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2010 79,139 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 78,296 miles

oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 6 Feb 2009 78,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear number plate delaminating

slight exhaust blow

oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rubber deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,693 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 74,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 70,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,445 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 63,403 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S836 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S836 SRD, 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.

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What year was S836 SRD registered?

S836 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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