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T237 ASR

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,770 mi
Last recorded130,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT237 ASR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 130,770 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 127,431 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 127,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,597 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 121,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 121,450 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 118,562 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 115,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 107,715 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 101,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 96,216 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 96,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 76,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 66,397 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both no plates in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2006 57,029 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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T237 ASR is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T237 ASR, 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 T237 ASR registered?

T237 ASR is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T237 ASR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T237 ASR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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