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R704 NKV

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,242 mi
Last recorded136,242 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 NKV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2011 136,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 116,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp lense cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2009 100,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

n/s headlamp lense cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

srs light on

Fail 10 Jul 2007 54,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,121 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

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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R704 NKV is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R704 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.

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What year was R704 NKV registered?

R704 NKV is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R704 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 NKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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