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S580 HHJ

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 HHJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 131,853 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 131,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Panhard rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 103,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 94,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,931 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 84,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 214,232 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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S580 HHJ is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S580 HHJ, 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.

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How do I check the history of S580 HHJ?

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What year was S580 HHJ registered?

S580 HHJ is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S580 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 HHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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