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T236 JNV

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 JNV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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)

REAR BRAKES PITTED

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,930 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 77,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 66,361 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2010 66,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,036 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both outer front c/v boots perrished

O/s washer jet weak

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Reaar brakes slight bind and very rusty (reccommend brake inspection)

Various chips in windscreen

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 62,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres getting low

Both outer front c/v boots perrished

O/s washer jet weak

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Reaar brakes slight bind and very rusty (reccommend brake inspection)

Various chips in windscreen

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,793 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 56,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

collant level below minimum

drivers side electric window not working

front number plate slightly dis-coloured

handbrake lever has excessive travel

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,991 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,271 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 45,271 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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T236 JNV is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 T236 JNV, 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 T236 JNV registered?

T236 JNV is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T236 JNV safe to buy?

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