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V156 PKE

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 PKE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,942 miles

advise nearside dipped beam image not clearly defined.

advise offside and nearside mirror glasses cracked.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

advise srs warning light stays on.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise nearside dipped beam image not clearly defined.

advise offside and nearside mirror glasses cracked.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

advise srs warning light stays on.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,451 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both mirror glasses broken.o/s casing broken .

front brakes imbalanced ,readings fluctuate.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,006 miles

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

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

both door mirrors ,glass cracked.

front brakes slight imbalance ,o/s/f lower readings.

Fail 27 Jun 2009 72,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both door mirrors ,glass cracked.

front brakes slight imbalance ,o/s/f lower readings.

Pass 2 May 2008 67,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise front tyres are worn on inner edges

advise nearside front brake reading fluctuates indicating worn disc

advise offside and nearside mirror glasses are broken

advise rear brake pads are worn low

Fail 2 May 2008 67,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise front tyres are worn on inner edges

advise nearside front brake reading fluctuates indicating worn disc

advise offside and nearside mirror glasses are broken

advise rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 53,151 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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V156 PKE is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V156 PKE, 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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V156 PKE is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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