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S606 FKN

1998 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,084 mi
Last recorded203,084 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 FKN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 203,084 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 192,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 176,973 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 152,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 128,480 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 104,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S606 FKN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S606 FKN, 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 S606 FKN registered?

S606 FKN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S606 FKN safe to buy?

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