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S486 VEL

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 VEL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 76,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,619 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 65,610 miles

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,585 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,862 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,035 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,501 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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S486 VEL is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S486 VEL, 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 S486 VEL registered?

S486 VEL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S486 VEL safe to buy?

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