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T549 UOE

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 UOE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2016 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,547 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,662 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,422 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,422 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,429 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,008 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,345 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 52,344 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,241 miles

CHIP IN N/S HEADLAMP

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

Fail 30 Apr 2008 48,241 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHIP IN N/S HEADLAMP

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,491 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 37,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T549 UOE is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T549 UOE, 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 T549 UOE registered?

T549 UOE is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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