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S39 MBD

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,809 mi
Last recorded97,809 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 MBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 97,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,316 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 86,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,532 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,783 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,860 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,105 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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S39 MBD is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S39 MBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S39 MBD registered?

S39 MBD is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S39 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S39 MBD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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