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V449 OKJ

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 OKJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,148 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,028 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,584 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,744 miles

cracks appearing on n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,158 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,926 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,660 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 47,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,285 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,314 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 OKJ is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

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

Is V449 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 OKJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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