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T282 APY

1999 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 APY
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 122,930 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 122,414 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 156,409 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 102,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,194 miles

Advise------Fit correct brake hose offside rear. †Advise------Offside rear brake clivis sseized.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 81,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,226 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,226 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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T282 APY is a 1999 Rover 618 in Black 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 T282 APY, 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 T282 APY registered?

T282 APY is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T282 APY safe to buy?

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