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S74 KEC

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,224 mi
Last recorded66,224 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 KEC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,052 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 46,847 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,187 miles

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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S74 KEC is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc 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 S74 KEC, 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 S74 KEC registered?

S74 KEC is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S74 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S74 KEC 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.

Does S74 KEC have outstanding finance?

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