MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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.
nearside windsreen wiper blade split
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
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
corrosion under body
slight leak exhaust gases
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
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
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
rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated
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
oil leak
rear number plate delaminating
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S836 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 October 1998.
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