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S893 CVK

1998 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 CVK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,262 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 120,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,330 miles

nearside rear brake disc excessivly corroded

offside and nearside front windows will not open

Fail 29 Jul 2011 109,330 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear brake disc excessivly corroded

offside and nearside front windows will not open

Fail 19 Aug 2010 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,742 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 101,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,443 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 84,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,085 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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S893 CVK is a 1998 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S893 CVK, 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 S893 CVK registered?

S893 CVK is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S893 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S893 CVK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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