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S217 MNK

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 MNK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,945 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,036 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 88,033 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both number plates poor

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,393 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 71,675 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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S217 MNK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S217 MNK, 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 S217 MNK registered?

S217 MNK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S217 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 MNK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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