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V302 FNR

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,790 mi
Last recorded40,790 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 FNR
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 39,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,471 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 31,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 31,557 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,215 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 18,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,437 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,878 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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V302 FNR is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V302 FNR, 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 V302 FNR registered?

V302 FNR is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V302 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V302 FNR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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