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S965 OKH

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,724 mi
Last recorded37,724 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 OKH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,724 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,716 miles

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,443 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,181 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 35,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,039 miles

near side rear tyre close to tread wear indicators.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 34,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S965 OKH is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S965 OKH, 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.

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What year was S965 OKH registered?

S965 OKH is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S965 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S965 OKH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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