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JUG 858Y

1999 Rover Unknown

Yellow Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,414 mi
Last recorded99,414 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 858Y
MakeRover
ModelUnknown
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 99,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,385 miles

Oil leak various engine ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 99,383 miles

Brake performance not tested due to bind and d/s rear wheel leaking brake fluid (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and center pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeering (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack insecure rack gator (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working possible missing (1.3.2b)

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Oil leak gearbox dripping engine bay various and rear diff driping ()

How Reliable is the Rover Unknown?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 4
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JUG 858Y is a 1999 Rover Unknown in Yellow with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Unknown fails its MOT is suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUG 858Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was JUG 858Y registered?

JUG 858Y is a 1999 Rover Unknown, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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The MOT history for JUG 858Y shows 6 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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