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V369 HLS

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,503 mi
Last recorded94,503 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV369 HLS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 94,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 73,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,877 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,392 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and torn at edge (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,499 miles

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

Nearside wiper torn edge

Oil leak from engine + gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 64,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside wiper torn edge

Oil leak from engine + gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,473 miles

Offside Front brake bind

oil leak around gearbox and front of engine areas

Fail 10 Nov 2015 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer gaiter inner clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake bind

oil leak around gearbox and front of engine areas

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,382 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate has some damage

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion started at nearside offside rear brake pipes

front number plate has some damage

tear offside front wiper blade

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,601 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,597 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,610 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,298 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,885 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,964 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 35,606 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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V369 HLS is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V369 HLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V369 HLS registered?

V369 HLS is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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