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S940 CWY

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,060 mi
Last recorded142,060 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 CWY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 142,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 136,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 132,829 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front bumper cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2009 125,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,739 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 13,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 107,238 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 107,237 miles

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

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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S940 CWY is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S940 CWY, 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 S940 CWY registered?

S940 CWY is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S940 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S940 CWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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