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R165 KCK

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 KCK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 106,850 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 106,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 66,701 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 66,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R165 KCK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R165 KCK, 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 R165 KCK registered?

R165 KCK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R165 KCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 KCK 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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