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S912 KDM

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,554 mi
Last recorded174,554 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 KDM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 174,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 171,802 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 171,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 165,207 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 165,206 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 160,055 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 160,055 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 151,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

moderate perishing on l/h/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 142,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 130,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

R/H WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY POOR EFECTIVENESS

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 130,665 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKEPADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

R/H WIPER BLADE SLIGHTY POOR EFECTIVENESS

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S912 KDM is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S912 KDM, 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 S912 KDM registered?

S912 KDM is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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