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T940 SAR

1999 Rover 618

Grey Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 SAR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,630 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 97,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,733 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

slight fluid leak front shock absorbers

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,438 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,962 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,378 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,711 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,708 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 27,881 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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T940 SAR is a 1999 Rover 618 in Grey with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T940 SAR, 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 T940 SAR registered?

T940 SAR is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T940 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T940 SAR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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