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R501 KTO

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,358 mi
Last recorded79,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 KTO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,358 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 79,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,413 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,435 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 67,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 55,005 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,005 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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R501 KTO is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R501 KTO, 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 R501 KTO registered?

R501 KTO is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R501 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 KTO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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