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V473 NEO

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 NEO
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 101,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 97,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,751 miles

exhaust front section securing mounting deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,990 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front section securing bracket deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

exhaust rear section deteriorated but not to excess at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,547 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front section securing bracket deteriorated but not to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber has a negligible damping effect

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,252 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,152 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,535 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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V473 NEO is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V473 NEO, 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 V473 NEO registered?

V473 NEO is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V473 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V473 NEO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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