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S976 SRD

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,699 mi
Last recorded111,699 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 SRD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 111,699 miles

tow bar corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 111,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tow bar corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 109,924 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 109,924 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 107,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 105,972 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 105,961 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 103,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 101,593 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 99,401 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 99,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 95,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 92,763 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 92,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 78,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 71,967 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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S976 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S976 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S976 SRD registered?

S976 SRD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S976 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S976 SRD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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