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R696 EKV

1998 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,781 mi
Last recorded157,781 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 EKV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 157,781 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine leaking oil but not excessively

other prescribed mounting areas becoming very rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2018 156,989 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 156,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 154,892 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres nearing limit

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Jul 2017 154,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres nearing limit

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Jul 2016 150,413 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 18 Jul 2016 150,413 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Jul 2015 139,880 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes appear corrodid near to legal limit [hidden by plastic] trim recomend early attention

both front indicater bulbs starting to fade

hand brake travel high

offside outer cv gaiter damaged to legal limit recomend early renewal

Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 130,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake fluid on minnimum recomend immediate wheels off inspection [offside rear caliper may be very slightly damp?]

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front indicator bulb faged recomend renewal

Fail 15 Jul 2013 120,968 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes appear rusty [hidden by plastic guard]

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,968 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes appear rusty [hidden by plastic guard]

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 111,684 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front shock absorberrs soft

offside front tyre near legal limit [inner edge]recomend early renewwal

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,534 miles

hand brake travel high /readings slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,557 miles

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

high imbalence at rear brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2008 80,556 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding recomend attention

high imbalence at rear brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,744 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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R696 EKV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R696 EKV, 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 R696 EKV registered?

R696 EKV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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