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V108 GPX

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,745 mi
Last recorded146,745 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 GPX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 146,745 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 146,745 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 141,397 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 141,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,705 miles

surface corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear

Fail 4 Dec 2014 135,705 miles

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

surface corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear

Pass 28 Nov 2013 131,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 127,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 127,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 121,572 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 121,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 116,290 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 109,916 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 109,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 101,036 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 101,036 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 78,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 77,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight lamp lens holed but not affecting beam pattern

n/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Dec 2005 65,155 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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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V108 GPX is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V108 GPX, 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 V108 GPX registered?

V108 GPX is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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