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T880 MCS

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,097 mi
Last recorded93,097 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 MCS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,097 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2010 93,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,800 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs corroded, nearside borderline pass

Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs corroded, nearside borderline pass

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,650 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 84,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,016 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 80,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 65,524 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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T880 MCS is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T880 MCS, 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 T880 MCS registered?

T880 MCS is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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