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S207 NGM

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 NGM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 127,216 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 127,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 125,431 miles

SRS Lamp on

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 125,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SRS Lamp on

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,257 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box joint been pasted up

Pass 25 Mar 2010 121,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 121,967 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

srs light on

Pass 17 Mar 2009 117,421 miles

covers over outer sills

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side rear tyre on legal limit

slight graes over off side front c.v boot but no hole found

Fail 16 Mar 2009 117,411 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers over outer sills

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side rear tyre on legal limit

slight graes over off side front c.v boot but no hole found

Pass 19 Mar 2008 109,694 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 109,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 100,993 miles

Brake fluid is low †Near side rear tyre is misshaped

Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,838 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 92,808 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S207 NGM is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S207 NGM, 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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S207 NGM is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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