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K22 DLW

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,847 mi
Last recorded172,847 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 DLW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 172,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 172,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 167,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 162,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 158,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 154,119 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 154,119 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 147,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 143,084 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 143,084 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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K22 DLW is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K22 DLW, 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 K22 DLW registered?

K22 DLW is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is K22 DLW safe to buy?

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