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S701 KRH

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,694 mi
Last recorded55,694 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 KRH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedel rubber worn

front number plate slight disteroated

front wipers split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 150,116 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 150,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid warning light is on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 142,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 142,259 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 132,847 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing near limit on inside edge

Fail 16 Jul 2008 132,847 miles

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

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing near limit on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 122,651 miles

Front brake imbalance high.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 110,685 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 110,650 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

inner rear brake pads worn near limit

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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S701 KRH is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S701 KRH, 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 S701 KRH registered?

S701 KRH is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S701 KRH safe to buy?

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