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T997 UCF

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 UCF
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,821 miles

exhaust rear section holed and corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 103,821 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section holed and corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,535 miles

front brake discs back plates contain corrosion

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,722 miles

backbox contains corrosion

various brake pipes contain corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2009 84,841 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 84,841 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,921 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 78,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 72,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,482 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 65,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 59,490 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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T997 UCF is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T997 UCF, 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 T997 UCF registered?

T997 UCF is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T997 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T997 UCF shows 12 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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