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S957 JNM

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,038 mi
Last recorded133,038 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 JNM
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 133,038 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 133,038 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,534 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 115,344 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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S957 JNM is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S957 JNM, 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

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What year was S957 JNM registered?

S957 JNM is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S957 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S957 JNM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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