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T168 JGS

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,814 mi
Last recorded150,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 JGS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 150,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 136,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 136,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 125,812 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty but not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 125,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre Deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2016 123,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre Deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,778 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 56,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake lever close to end of working travel

Offside Front 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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T168 JGS is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T168 JGS, 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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T168 JGS is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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