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S511 HWH

1999 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 HWH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,050 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brakes boarderline pass on balance

n/s/front cv joint slight noise

n/s/front tyre 2/3000 miles

o/s/front tyre 1000 miles

slight corrosion on rear chassis

vehicle has cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,764 miles

all metal brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2011 93,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all metal brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four brake discs in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2010 85,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four brake discs in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,010 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,360 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 53,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S511 HWH is a 1999 Rover 618 in Gold 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 S511 HWH, 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 S511 HWH registered?

S511 HWH is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S511 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 HWH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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