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S603 EWW

1999 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,834 mi
Last recorded67,834 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 EWW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2017 67,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Full exhaust deteriorated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2016 64,081 miles

brake pipes hidden under plastic covers possibly corroded

rear exhaust joint corrroded

Pass 27 May 2015 61,887 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 59,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear parking brake needs attention

Pass 20 May 2014 59,783 miles

nearside rear parking brake needs attention

Pass 31 May 2013 56,754 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,328 miles

rear coil springs very heavily corroded

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 51,328 miles

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

rear coil springs very heavily corroded

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 47,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 30,707 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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S603 EWW is a 1999 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S603 EWW, 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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What year was S603 EWW registered?

S603 EWW is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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