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S165 NCF

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,055 mi
Last recorded99,055 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 NCF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,884 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 71,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,541 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,541 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of REAR silencer (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 26,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,276 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,307 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,786 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,637 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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S165 NCF is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S165 NCF, 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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S165 NCF is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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