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T559 UOE

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,140 mi
Last recorded89,140 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT559 UOE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 89,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,679 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 82,679 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working wrong bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut replaced (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased with copperslip (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box rubber broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,364 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 67,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,659 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,616 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,429 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,395 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 45,523 miles

air bag light

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,861 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,180 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,030 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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T559 UOE is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T559 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 T559 UOE registered?

T559 UOE is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T559 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T559 UOE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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