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T480 LDA

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,013 mi
Last recorded142,013 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 LDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 142,013 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 142,013 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 138,942 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 138,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 135,668 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 135,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 132,787 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 129,443 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

snowing † †plastic skirts on sills † †

Pass 8 Feb 2007 129,443 miles

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

snowing † †plastic skirts on sills † †

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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T480 LDA is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T480 LDA, 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 T480 LDA registered?

T480 LDA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T480 LDA safe to buy?

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