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T48 VUK

2003 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 VUK
MakeRover
Model618
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 65,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 May 2008 65,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,707 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 62,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 59,221 miles

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

n/s park brake effort low

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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T48 VUK is a 2003 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T48 VUK, 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 23 years old, this Rover 618 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T48 VUK registered?

T48 VUK is a 2003 Rover 618, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is T48 VUK safe to buy?

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