MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak Leaking from oil filter ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Leaking from oil filter ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak Slight oil leak from oil filter ()
corrosion to metal brake pipes
general corrosion to underside
power steering fluid level low
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
corrosion to metal brake pipes
general corrosion to underside
power steering fluid level low
brake fluid level low
corrosion to metal brake pipes
oil filter leaking
oil level low
power steering fluid level low
rear exhaust rubbers poor condition
windscreen washers poor
wipers poor
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
brake fluid level low
corrosion to metal brake pipes
front tyres worn to limit
oil filter leaking
oil level low
power steering fluid level low
rear exhaust rubbers poor condition
windscreen washers poor
wipers poor
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to metal brake pipes
oil filter leaking
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
signs of grease n/s outer cv gaitor
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to metal brake pipes
oil filter leaking
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
signs of grease n/s outer cv gaitor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake discs rusty brake pipes rusty n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyres worn
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J20 VAT is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 J20 VAT, 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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J20 VAT is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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The MOT history for J20 VAT shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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