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R236 KCK

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 KCK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Nov 2010 118,893 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 118,866 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 118,787 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 107,664 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake to adjust

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 101,015 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 101,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2007 98,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,545 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 91,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 81,458 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 81,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R236 KCK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R236 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.

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What year was R236 KCK registered?

R236 KCK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R236 KCK safe to buy?

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