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T191 BJW

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,827 mi
Last recorded143,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT191 BJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 143,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 143,827 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 143,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 133,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 133,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 133,442 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch /end of sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch and sill /under door and end of sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,388 miles

fuel lines and brake pipes covered with plastic covers

Fail 29 Jan 2015 126,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel lines and brake pipes covered with plastic covers

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,759 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 118,759 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,059 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 103,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,153 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 89,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,017 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 81,930 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s front and o/s rear tyre pressures low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,163 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 56,202 miles

Nearside Rear 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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T191 BJW is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T191 BJW, 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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T191 BJW is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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