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S459 JKN

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,067 mi
Last recorded92,067 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 JKN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,517 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Sep 2009 87,458 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 74,401 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 74,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 65,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 59,511 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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S459 JKN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S459 JKN, 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 S459 JKN registered?

S459 JKN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S459 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 JKN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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