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S421 AET

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 AET
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 106,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 106,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,194 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 91,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers on outer sill/s

Pass 15 Jul 2006 60,074 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 60,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 59,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre close to limit

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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S421 AET is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S421 AET, 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 S421 AET registered?

S421 AET is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S421 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 AET shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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