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S429 KBL

1998 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 KBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,892 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,888 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 35,255 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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S429 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S429 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 S429 KBL registered?

S429 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S429 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S429 KBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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