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T797 KTU

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,430 mi
Last recorded51,430 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 KTU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,415 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

stone chip in nearside headlight glass

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,402 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

stone chip in nearside headlight glass

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s washer jet 1 of 2 not working

stone chip in n/s head lamp glass

Fail 21 Jun 2012 40,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s washer jet 1 of 2 not working

stone chip in n/s head lamp glass

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,823 miles

n.s.headlamp lense chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2009 34,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2008 32,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,349 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 26,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T797 KTU is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T797 KTU, 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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T797 KTU is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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