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T820 OEW

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,658 mi
Last recorded82,658 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT820 OEW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 82,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 82,658 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 78,289 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 78,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 74,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 74,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 71,290 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 67,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 67,650 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 64,142 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 60,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 53,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 53,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 51,996 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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T820 OEW is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T820 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T820 OEW registered?

T820 OEW is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T820 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T820 OEW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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