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V487 HFA

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 HFA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,550 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 78,550 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,494 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,029 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,729 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,856 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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V487 HFA is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V487 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.

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What year was V487 HFA registered?

V487 HFA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V487 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V487 HFA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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