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S98 EOJ

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,772 mi
Last recorded99,772 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 EOJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 95,539 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 90,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 90,421 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,069 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 86,069 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 76,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,223 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 68,954 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

nsf cv boot leaking grease

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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S98 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S98 EOJ, 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 S98 EOJ registered?

S98 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S98 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 EOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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