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V149 HJN

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 HJN
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 128,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 128,876 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,752 miles

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 116,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 113,900 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low effort

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,946 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,730 miles

Rear brakes only just meets requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,820 miles

rear exhaust mount rubber split

Fail 23 Jul 2015 104,820 miles

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

rear exhaust mount rubber split

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,079 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 102,078 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 97,234 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,904 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 94,904 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,850 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,149 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 82,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,470 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 64,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,495 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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V149 HJN is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V149 HJN, 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 V149 HJN registered?

V149 HJN is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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