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T147 MGY

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 MGY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 114,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 103,897 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in os headlamp

nsr light lense cracked

os washer partially blocked

Fail 4 Apr 2008 92,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in osf headlamp

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,695 miles

chip in osf headlamp

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,212 miles

nsr light cluster cracked

osf headlamp has chip in lense

Fail 20 Mar 2007 78,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr light cluster cracked

osf headlamp has chip in lense

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,887 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 64,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T147 MGY 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 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 T147 MGY, 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 T147 MGY registered?

T147 MGY is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T147 MGY safe to buy?

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