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T297 JFU

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,996 mi
Last recorded178,996 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 JFU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 178,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 178,110 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 177,512 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 177,512 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 175,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 173,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 171,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 168,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 164,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 164,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 155,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 144,900 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 144,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front to rear metal B/Pipes at N/S/R,getting abit corroded at retainer clip areas

Fuel pipes at N/S/R behind plastic cover,abit corroded slightly

Rear end metal b/pipes abit corroded at ends

Rear exhaust silencer abit cooroded along seam

Slight corrosion at rear chassis,crossmember and subframe areas

Pass 11 Aug 2006 124,044 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 123,615 miles

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

advise high level brake light has 1 bulb source on the right not working.

Fail 29 Jul 2006 123,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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T297 JFU is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T297 JFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T297 JFU registered?

T297 JFU is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T297 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T297 JFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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