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S898 GNU

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,301 mi
Last recorded130,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 GNU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 130,301 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 124,329 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,329 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 116,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,751 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,072 miles

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

cv boot on n/s outer slight grease leak fuel filler neck corroding rear bumper cracked sharp edge

Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,874 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 78,637 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 78,637 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S898 GNU is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 82,098 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 S898 GNU, 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 27 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 S898 GNU registered?

S898 GNU is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S898 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 GNU shows 10 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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