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T262 LJW

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,603 mi
Last recorded58,603 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 LJW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,603 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 58,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,128 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,471 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Slightr noise on nearside rear brakes.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 24,973 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 24,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T262 LJW is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T262 LJW, 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 T262 LJW registered?

T262 LJW is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T262 LJW safe to buy?

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