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T173 TVK

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 TVK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 79,024 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,351 miles

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND WALLS

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT LOCK NUT RETAINING PIN DETERORATED

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,232 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL HAS SLIGHT CRACKS

Fail 14 Sep 2013 66,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL HAS SLIGHT CRACKS

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/r tyre starting to perish and crack (205/55/16v)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 61,496 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/r tyre starting to perish and crack (205/55/16v)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 56,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,782 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,892 miles

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

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

fuel cleaner advised

tracking advised

Pass 3 May 2008 41,571 miles

small w/screen chip

wipers smeary

o/s/front ind bit whitish

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,430 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 36,430 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,614 miles

extensive parking brake lever travel.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 31,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded,holed and leaking gas's

front service brakes show inbalance and run -out.

odd speed rated tyres fitted to rear axel.

off side rear parking brake low performance recorded.

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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T173 TVK is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T173 TVK, 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 T173 TVK registered?

T173 TVK is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T173 TVK safe to buy?

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