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S883 AGE

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,044 mi
Last recorded65,044 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 AGE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 65,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at chassies (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 59,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at chassies (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,765 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 53,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to carry out full inspection of front to rear brake pipe due to cover fitted (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 49,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to carry out full inspection of front to rear brake pipe due to cover (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 45,142 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,800 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,029 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,641 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 35,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,700 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 30,384 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,578 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S883 AGE is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S883 AGE, 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 S883 AGE registered?

S883 AGE is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S883 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 AGE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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