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T142 TFA

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,350 mi
Last recorded118,350 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 TFA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2011 118,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 107,202 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 107,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 92,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 74,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,155 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,155 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,595 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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T142 TFA is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T142 TFA, 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 T142 TFA registered?

T142 TFA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T142 TFA safe to buy?

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