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T966 UOC

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,997 mi
Last recorded49,997 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 UOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 49,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 49,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 49,965 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 49,965 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 49,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,491 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,995 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 45,995 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,459 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,393 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,481 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,366 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,282 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,766 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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T966 UOC is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T966 UOC, 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 T966 UOC registered?

T966 UOC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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