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R639 NKV

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,508 mi
Last recorded92,508 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 NKV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,508 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 85,174 miles

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2005 84,868 miles

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

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

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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R639 NKV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R639 NKV, 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

How do I check the history of R639 NKV?

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What year was R639 NKV registered?

R639 NKV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R639 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 NKV shows 3 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.

Does R639 NKV have outstanding finance?

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