MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
air-bag warning lamp illuminated indicating fault ( this will be a failure on mots from next year )
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air-bag warning lamp illuminated indicating fault ( this will be a failure on mots from next year )
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake imbalance is 23% (max 25)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear silencer pipe blowing slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V425 FBY 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 V425 FBY, 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 V425 FBY registered?
V425 FBY is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V425 FBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for V425 FBY 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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