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V519 VWL

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,416 mi
Last recorded96,416 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV519 VWL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,938 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 93,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,586 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 89,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 83,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 82,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,961 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,465 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,019 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,599 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 52,466 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 52,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front drive shafts corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front driveshafts corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre on the legal limits of 1.6mm

rear antiroll bar corroding

rear number plate starting to fade

scratches to front windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,009 miles

both front driveshafts corroding

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre on the legal limits of 1.6mm

rear antiroll bar corroding

rear number plate starting to fade

scratches to front windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,225 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,166 miles

front brake pads look low

slight smear from both front wiperblade

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V519 VWL is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V519 VWL, 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 V519 VWL registered?

V519 VWL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V519 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V519 VWL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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