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N225 XKV

1996 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 618100,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 XKV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,941 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,218 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres low tread inside edge

exhaust centre mounts perished

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,280 miles

windscreen has a chip and crack outside the sweep zone

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,800 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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N225 XKV is a 1996 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 100,648 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 N225 XKV, 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 30 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N225 XKV?

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What year was N225 XKV registered?

N225 XKV is a 1996 Rover 618, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N225 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N225 XKV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N225 XKV have outstanding finance?

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