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S514 JBN

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,745 mi
Last recorded145,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 JBN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 145,745 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 145,744 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 134,290 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 134,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 122,784 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 122,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 110,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 110,423 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S514 JBN is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc 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 S514 JBN, 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

How do I check the history of S514 JBN?

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What year was S514 JBN registered?

S514 JBN is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S514 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 JBN 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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