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T961 VVW

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,296 mi
Last recorded138,296 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 VVW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 138,296 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 138,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 129,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 123,890 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,840 miles

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

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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T961 VVW is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T961 VVW, 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 T961 VVW registered?

T961 VVW is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T961 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T961 VVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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