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V208 SOC

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,648 mi
Last recorded176,648 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 SOC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 176,648 miles

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 21 Sep 2010 172,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 172,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,337 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 163,762 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 163,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 158,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 141,976 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 141,976 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 116,327 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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V208 SOC is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V208 SOC, 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 V208 SOC registered?

V208 SOC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V208 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V208 SOC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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