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S273 KBL

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,488 mi
Last recorded201,488 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 KBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 201,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 198,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 187,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2010 164,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 148,467 miles

cover sills fittted to n/s & o/s body sill

Fail 18 Feb 2009 148,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cover sills fittted to n/s & o/s body sill

n/s hand brake effort low need attention

Pass 18 Feb 2008 133,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 133,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 119,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 103,315 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2005 102,686 miles

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

o/s/f brake dics slightly distorited

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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S273 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S273 KBL, 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 S273 KBL registered?

S273 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S273 KBL safe to buy?

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