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R577 VKK

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,640 mi
Last recorded138,640 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 VKK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,648 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 126,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 119,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 107,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,095 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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R577 VKK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R577 VKK, 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 R577 VKK registered?

R577 VKK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R577 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 VKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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