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V431 GPO

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,779 mi
Last recorded57,779 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 GPO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

all road tyres in poor condition and worn on edges

Fail 16 Nov 2016 57,779 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all road tyres in poor condition and worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,721 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,359 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,795 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V431 GPO is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V431 GPO, 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

How do I check the history of V431 GPO?

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What year was V431 GPO registered?

V431 GPO is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V431 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V431 GPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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