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R989 CKK

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 CKK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2016 88,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,210 miles

several areas of corrosion underfloor

Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

several areas of corrosion underfloor

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,805 miles

cannot see rear pads recommend wheel removal for better inspection

rear silencer corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2013 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot see rear pads recommend wheel removal for better inspection

rear silencer corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all road springs corroding

both rear floors corroding

both rear shocks slight damp

exhaust corroding

osf shock slight damp

rear chassies corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2012 83,556 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

osf shock slight damp

rear chassies corroding

both rear floors corroding

both rear shocks slight damp

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all road springs corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,494 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,827 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 79,825 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,197 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear springs corroding

nsr tyre near to limit

vehicle corroding under side

Fail 14 Aug 2009 78,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear springs corroding

nsr tyre allmost flat

nsr tyre near to limit

vehicle corroding under side

Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,031 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2007 73,703 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,941 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

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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R989 CKK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R989 CKK, 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 R989 CKK registered?

R989 CKK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R989 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 CKK shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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