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S890 GRP

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 GRP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 81,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,352 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,341 miles

slight blowing from exhaust middle to rear section join

stone chip in windscreen in zone a

Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,986 miles

noise from o/s/r brake when spun

o/s/f tyre on 2mm worn on outer edges

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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S890 GRP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S890 GRP, 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 S890 GRP registered?

S890 GRP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S890 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S890 GRP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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