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N343 XKV

1996 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,066 mi
Last recorded120,066 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 XKV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,066 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 120,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 114,537 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2010 109,870 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 103,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,126 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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N343 XKV is a 1996 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,648 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 N343 XKV, 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 30 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 N343 XKV registered?

N343 XKV is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N343 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N343 XKV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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