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S848 LJW

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 LJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 103,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate deteriorated but readable

Fail 26 Apr 2011 96,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorated but readable

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,101 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,274 miles

ehaust rusting.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 68,512 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil level at min!

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,512 miles

oil level at min!

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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S848 LJW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S848 LJW, 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 S848 LJW registered?

S848 LJW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S848 LJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S848 LJW have outstanding finance?

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