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S98 JSD

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,617 mi
Last recorded95,617 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,617 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 95,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,635 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 65,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,760 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,120 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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S98 JSD is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JSD, 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 S98 JSD registered?

S98 JSD is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S98 JSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 JSD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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