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T945 KVU

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT945 KVU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,305 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear handbrake efforts slightly low

Fail 11 Feb 2013 133,305 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear handbrake efforts slightly low

Pass 21 Jan 2012 130,554 miles

battery insucure

crack in off side mirrir glass

off side handbrake low effort ok point of test

slight top rust and wear on rear brake discs

Fail 27 Jan 2011 128,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

crack in off side mirror glass

handbrake efforts slightly low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 128,140 miles

crack in off side mirror glass

handbrake efforts slightly low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 122,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 122,401 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

off side front cv boot glued with super glue but not leaking on point of test

top rust on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2009 118,483 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 118,483 miles

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

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

handbrake long

Pass 28 Jan 2008 114,784 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 114,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 110,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 106,903 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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T945 KVU is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T945 KVU, 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 T945 KVU registered?

T945 KVU is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T945 KVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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