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S631 FKN

1998 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,218 mi
Last recorded256,218 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 FKN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 256,218 miles

nearside rear sill/arch corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2012 256,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sill/arch corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2011 253,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 250,574 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 250,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 247,203 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 247,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 244,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 236,691 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2007 225,713 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 225,622 miles

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

NS driveshaft inner joint boot split

OSF & NSF lower swivel joints boots split

OSR brake binding

Pass 15 Aug 2006 215,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 204,827 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside headlamp plastic cover(additional) cracked and incomplete giving jagged edge...

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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S631 FKN is a 1998 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S631 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S631 FKN registered?

S631 FKN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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