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S69 KBL

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,518 mi
Last recorded57,518 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 KBL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 57,518 miles

oil leaking from engin unto exhaust

Fail 20 May 2009 57,512 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking from engin unto exhaust

Pass 29 May 2008 53,159 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 May 2007 46,666 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f brake slightly tight

small cut on o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2006 39,697 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s/f brake slightly tight

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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S69 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S69 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.

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What year was S69 KBL registered?

S69 KBL is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S69 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 KBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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