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S984 MJB

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,329 mi
Last recorded128,329 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 MJB
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 128,329 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,681 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2010 118,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 107,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 79,280 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 179,023 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

unevenly worn front 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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S984 MJB is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc 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 S984 MJB, 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 S984 MJB registered?

S984 MJB is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S984 MJB safe to buy?

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