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V478 HFA

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,764 mi
Last recorded107,764 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 HFA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,764 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,539 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 98,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,554 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 91,554 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing belt in boot (7.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,832 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,262 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,545 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear either side of rear flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,541 miles

Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1n)

Stop lamp not working O/R (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear either side of rear flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,826 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,353 miles

front tyres scuffed on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,050 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,354 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 51,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,122 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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V478 HFA is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V478 HFA, 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 V478 HFA registered?

V478 HFA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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