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V117 YDO

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,466 mi
Last recorded93,466 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 YDO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,466 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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 22 Jan 2015 87,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn to 2.2mm[legal limit 1.6mm]

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,753 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn to 2.2mm[legal limit 1.6mm]

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,474 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,987 miles

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

n/s & o/s front brake pads wearing down

Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

n/s & o/s front brake pads wearing down

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning lamp illuminated

corroded rear exhaust has minor leak of gases @ joint to centre section

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,823 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning lamp illuminated

corroded rear exhaust has minor leak of gases @ joint to centre section

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,786 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread area.

n/s door mirror secured with tape.

o/s rear tyre rubber cracking in tread area.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread area.

n/s door mirror secured with tape.

o/s rear tyre rubber cracking in tread area.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 66,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,312 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 62,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

air bag light stays on

o/s headlamp lens cracked - not affecting beam image

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,098 miles

o/s front tyre has 2mm tread depth & wearing badly on inner edge

some damage to o/s headlamp lens (not affecting beam image)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some damage to o/s headlamp lens (beam pattern ok)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,341 miles

some damage to o/s headlamp lens (beam pattern ok)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 46,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V117 YDO is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V117 YDO, 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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V117 YDO is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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