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V258 KBT

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 KBT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 57,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 57,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 49,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 18 May 2012 44,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,378 miles

The vehicle only just passed the parking brake efficiency test. A brake check is advised.

Pass 5 May 2010 42,513 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 142,502 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 41,655 miles

front brakes only just passed on balance ,advise a front brake service is required

Fail 7 May 2009 41,655 miles

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

front brakes only just passed on balance ,advise a front brake service is required

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,963 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth & inner tread area has some damage

rubber boots on n/s & o/s front track rod ends split

Pass 2 May 2007 39,166 miles

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

only one section of rear centre stop lamp operating

Fail 2 May 2007 39,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

only one section of rear centre stop lamp operating

Pass 5 May 2006 36,865 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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V258 KBT is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V258 KBT, 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 V258 KBT registered?

V258 KBT is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V258 KBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V258 KBT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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