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S84 DHC

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,077 mi
Last recorded47,077 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 DHC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 47,077 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,571 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,729 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 33,836 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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S84 DHC is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S84 DHC, 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 S84 DHC registered?

S84 DHC is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S84 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S84 DHC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S84 DHC have outstanding finance?

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