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T979 UOC

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,361 mi
Last recorded133,361 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 UOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 133,361 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 121,577 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Split at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,526 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 108,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,294 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,233 miles

offside/nearside outer sill coverd by side skirts unable to inspect

Fail 31 Oct 2015 88,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside/nearside outer sill coverd by side skirts unable to inspect

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,303 miles

all flexi hoses ferrals rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 75,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,439 miles

All rear flexy hose ferrules corroding

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,992 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,848 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 53,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 44,810 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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T979 UOC is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T979 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.

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T979 UOC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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