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S908 DNV

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 DNV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 113,507 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 108,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 103,433 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 103,426 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake only just meets required reading

Fail 21 Sep 2009 98,310 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate slightly de-lamanted.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 91,296 miles

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 22 Sep 2008 91,293 miles

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

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,492 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 83,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 74,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Sep 2005 67,090 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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S908 DNV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S908 DNV, 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 S908 DNV?

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What year was S908 DNV registered?

S908 DNV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S908 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 DNV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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