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S787 RNX

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,572 mi
Last recorded159,572 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 RNX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 159,572 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 143,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windsreen

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Apr 2011 143,878 miles

chip in windsreen

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,402 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre going out of shape

rear number plate starting to discoulor

Fail 14 Apr 2010 129,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre going out of shape

rear number plate starting to discoulor

Pass 22 Apr 2009 115,411 miles

front to back brake pipe starting to corrode

small crack in windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2009 115,411 miles

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

front to back brake pipe starting to corrode

small crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,770 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipe front to rear corroding

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,376 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 83,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen zone a

front pads low

suspect rear pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,975 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 67,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak ? brake fluid geting low

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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S787 RNX is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S787 RNX, 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 S787 RNX?

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What year was S787 RNX registered?

S787 RNX is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S787 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S787 RNX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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