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NKZ 8999

1997 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 618100,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 8999
MakeRover
Model618
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 79,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,226 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 59,153 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 59,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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NKZ 8999 is a 1997 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 100,720 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 NKZ 8999, 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 29 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NKZ 8999?

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What year was NKZ 8999 registered?

NKZ 8999 is a 1997 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NKZ 8999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 8999 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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