MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside steering rack area (2.3.3b)
exhaust system corrosion evident
slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre low tread and worn very low on inner edge of tread
wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs
corrosion evident nearside rear outer body-sill area
possible slight oil/coolant leaks evident
slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link mounting bushes
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
signs of possible slight oil leak evident
slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link bushes
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside and offside front brake pads low
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
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V521 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 V521 JEL, 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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V521 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 21 September 1999.
Is V521 JEL safe to buy?
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