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S823 LNR

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 LNR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 107,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 102,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror unit is damaged and a temporary repair has been done and only just secure

outer sills cannot be inspected for corrosion due to plastic trim covers

various small areas of solid brake pipes are starting to corrode

various suspension bushes are deteriating and in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2011 102,112 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror unit is damaged and a temporary repair has been done and only just secure

outer sills cannot be inspected for corrosion due to plastic trim covers

various small areas of solid brake pipes are starting to corrode

various suspension bushes are deteriating and in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2010 97,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 97,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 92,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level is slightly low

nearside rear brake slightly grabs

offside rear brake is slightly noisey when spun by hand

slight travel in park brake lever

Pass 7 May 2009 92,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level is slightly low

nearside rear brake slightly grabs

offside rear brake is slightly noisey when spun by hand

slight travel in park brake lever

Pass 1 May 2008 90,117 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 90,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ALL BRAKES SQUEAKING

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,580 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre exhaust mounting is perished and spliting badly.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 69,625 miles

Hand Brake Travel more than normally would be expected

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S823 LNR is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc 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 S823 LNR, 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 S823 LNR registered?

S823 LNR is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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