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T168 KUJ

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,225 mi
Last recorded73,225 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 KUJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis rail, off side has a hole caused by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside sill has hole caused by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes under plastic shield (3.6.B.2c)

Central fuel pipes running alongside brake pipes also corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost considered exxcessive (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear fuel delivery pipes fuel cap to tank slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,327 miles

c.o erratic and close to limit

offside hand brake reading low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 67,327 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain a constant stable fast idle. readings well above the legal limit (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,242 miles

nearside and offside rear back plates corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,980 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,835 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,835 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,804 miles

front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear outer brake hose ferrules corroded

offside outer rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,246 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,374 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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T168 KUJ is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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