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T254 MLS

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,302 mi
Last recorded70,302 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 MLS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,302 miles

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outside edges of treads

nearside front shocker leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2008 70,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on ouside edges of treads

nearside front shocker damp

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,153 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Catalyst heat shield corroded and insecure.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

brake pipes at rear floor pan been coated slightly.

Offside rear handbrake lever cover insecure.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,192 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 56,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust blowing at rear of catalyic converter

front numberplate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside front shocker leaking

radiator leaking at offside lower corner

Pass 15 Sep 2005 49,257 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 49,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

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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T254 MLS is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T254 MLS, 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 T254 MLS registered?

T254 MLS is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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