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T276 BAV

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,403 mi
Last recorded128,403 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 BAV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,403 miles

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Fail 8 Feb 2016 128,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,497 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,497 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,557 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,557 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 92,539 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,100 miles

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

front and rear number plates water marked not yet too excess

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,739 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 88,739 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are 185 65 r15 and rear tyres are 195 65 r 15

Pass 13 Feb 2006 84,705 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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T276 BAV is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T276 BAV, 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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T276 BAV is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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