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S941 FVV

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,434 mi
Last recorded153,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 FVV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 153,434 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 153,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 147,173 miles

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

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

srs light on

Fail 4 Oct 2011 147,173 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 142,010 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 142,010 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 136,943 miles

Oil leaks, Chips in front screen, Exhaust corroded, Front wiper blades worn, Plastic covers over brakepipes/outer sills.

Strongly adv, Suspect headlamp reflectors worn, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Brake pipes starting to corrode, Brake hoses starting to wear, Front tyres close to legal limit, Tracking check, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread,

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 136,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leaks, Chips in front screen, Exhaust corroded, Front wiper blades worn, Plastic covers over brakepipes/outer sills.

Strongly adv, Suspect headlamp reflectors worn, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Brake pipes starting to corrode, Brake hoses starting to wear, Front tyres close to legal limit, Tracking check, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread,

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 124,816 miles

Plastic covers over outer sills, Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Strongly adv, Rear brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Nail in o/s/r tyre, o/s/f headlamp reflector worn, Oil leaks, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Wiper blades worn,

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 124,816 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic covers over outer sills, Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Strongly adv, Rear brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Nail in o/s/r tyre, o/s/f headlamp reflector worn, Oil leaks, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Wiper blades worn,

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 115,394 miles

Airbag light on

Outter sill covers fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 115,394 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Outter sill covers fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 109,033 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 109,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear 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)

long travel on h/brake

Pass 22 Nov 2005 102,399 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front crossmember not fully checked due to cover †

Fail 16 Nov 2005 102,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front crossmember not fully checked due to cover

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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S941 FVV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S941 FVV, 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 S941 FVV registered?

S941 FVV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S941 FVV safe to buy?

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