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S68 GDM

1999 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,574 mi
Last recorded39,574 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 GDM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,574 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,711 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 8 Aug 2016 34,733 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 10 Aug 2015 33,605 miles

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

o/sf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,745 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,051 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,851 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,240 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 17,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,644 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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S68 GDM is a 1999 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S68 GDM, 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 S68 GDM registered?

S68 GDM is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S68 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S68 GDM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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