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V449 HHJ

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,689 mi
Last recorded178,689 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 HHJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 178,689 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 178,683 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 146,833 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 146,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,010 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 96,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 66,939 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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V449 HHJ is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V449 HHJ, 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 V449 HHJ registered?

V449 HHJ is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V449 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 HHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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