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V153 NGW

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,970 mi
Last recorded78,970 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 NGW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,443 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 77,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,170 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 58,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 52,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,126 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise replace front number plate.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,586 miles

Advise replace front number plate.

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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V153 NGW is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V153 NGW, 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 V153 NGW registered?

V153 NGW is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V153 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V153 NGW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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