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S476 KKP

1998 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,424 mi
Last recorded108,424 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 KKP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,195 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 105,193 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 102,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,624 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,176 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 83,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,926 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,425 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

radiator in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,606 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,982 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,699 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,508 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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S476 KKP is a 1998 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S476 KKP, 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 S476 KKP registered?

S476 KKP is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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