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S501 KBL

1998 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 KBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 110,882 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 87,653 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 87,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 63,520 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 63,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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S501 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S501 KBL?

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What year was S501 KBL registered?

S501 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S501 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 KBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S501 KBL have outstanding finance?

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