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S958 ADS

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 ADS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,113 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,245 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 82,245 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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S958 ADS is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green 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 S958 ADS, 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 S958 ADS registered?

S958 ADS is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S958 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S958 ADS 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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