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S935 KVN

1998 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,921 mi
Last recorded136,921 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 61894,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 KVN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 136,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 136,920 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 125,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 118,144 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 117,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,738 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 102,425 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,902 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 92,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake imbalance just within limit

Pass 16 Aug 2005 66,821 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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S935 KVN is a 1998 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S935 KVN, 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 S935 KVN registered?

S935 KVN is a 1998 Rover 618, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S935 KVN shows 12 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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