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S969 ATO

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,491 mi
Last recorded69,491 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 ATO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,491 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Aug 2011 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on main brake pipes

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,153 miles

exhaust back box

handbrake travel

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,512 miles

exhaust rear box

rear tyres

uneven wear on o/s/f tyres

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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S969 ATO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S969 ATO, 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 S969 ATO registered?

S969 ATO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S969 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S969 ATO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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