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S85 ROC

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,847 mi
Last recorded97,847 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 ROC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,847 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 97,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 90,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 90,775 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S85 ROC is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S85 ROC, 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

How do I check the history of S85 ROC?

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What year was S85 ROC registered?

S85 ROC is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S85 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 ROC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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