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S218 KBL

1998 Rover 620

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,635 mi
Last recorded176,635 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 KBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2013 176,635 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 176,635 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 171,212 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 160,595 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 160,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 145,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 130,823 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,728 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 108,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,762 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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S218 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S218 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S218 KBL registered?

S218 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S218 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 KBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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