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T905 KBE

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,964 mi
Last recorded157,964 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT905 KBE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 157,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall

Fail 24 Feb 2010 157,961 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 142,236 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 142,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 130,416 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 130,381 miles

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

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

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

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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T905 KBE is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T905 KBE, 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 T905 KBE registered?

T905 KBE is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T905 KBE safe to buy?

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