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S86 LFX

1998 Rover 618

Orange Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,364 mi
Last recorded88,364 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 LFX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perishing and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perishing and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm bushes perishing and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted both sides

general underbody corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,123 miles

underside corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,863 miles

exhaust rear section poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front and both rear tyres have slight perishing

both front upper ball joint dust covers split

corrosion to under body componants

various suspension bushes worn and soft

Fail 16 Nov 2017 83,484 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front and both rear tyres have slight perishing

both front upper ball joint dust covers split

corrosion to under body componants

oil residue

various suspension bushes worn and soft

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,696 miles

oil residue

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,152 miles

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

oil residue around the engine

various brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,352 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,352 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 60,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,103 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,824 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,984 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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S86 LFX is a 1998 Rover 618 in Orange with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S86 LFX, 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 S86 LFX registered?

S86 LFX is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S86 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 LFX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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