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T179 LFH

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,685 mi
Last recorded122,685 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 LFH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,685 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 122,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,378 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 120,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 118,764 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,595 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAXIUM

Battery insecure

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 4 Jan 2011 112,825 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2009 104,824 miles

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 97,710 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,146 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,794 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 91,446 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 91,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T179 LFH is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T179 LFH, 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 T179 LFH registered?

T179 LFH is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T179 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T179 LFH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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