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T399 JNV

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

152,011 mi
Last recorded152,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT399 JNV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 152,011 miles

Battery insecure

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

bonnett damaged

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

new discs and pads fitted to o/s rear only

o/s reasr back plate missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 152,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Battery insecure

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

bonnett damaged

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

new discs and pads fitted to o/s rear only

o/s reasr back plate missing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 151,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

new disc and pads fitted to o/s rear only

o/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 137,161 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 137,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 126,641 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 126,451 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 115,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 115,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 103,372 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 103,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2006 102,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T399 JNV is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 T399 JNV, 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 T399 JNV registered?

T399 JNV is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T399 JNV safe to buy?

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