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S973 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,532 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 94,532 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,902 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 75,902 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 48,915 miles

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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S973 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S973 SRD, 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 S973 SRD registered?

S973 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S973 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S973 SRD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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