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7072 VM

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7072 VM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 92,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15,,2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 89,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,024 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Especially the offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,076 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,130 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 62,546 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,192 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,900 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,211 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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7072 VM is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Rover 618 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 82,098 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 7072 VM, 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 27 years old, this Rover 618 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7072 VM registered?

7072 VM is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is 7072 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7072 VM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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