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T388 BAV

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

186,444 mi
Last recorded186,444 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 BAV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 186,444 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches coroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 186,444 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch upper and rear quarter (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195x65x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches coroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 179,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 179,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 174,742 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 174,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 170,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 164,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 164,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 156,456 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 156,456 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 146,296 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 146,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 141,748 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 141,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 137,625 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADING

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 137,625 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADING

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 126,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 110,815 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 110,568 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 110,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,077 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 89,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 67,839 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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T388 BAV is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 T388 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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T388 BAV is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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