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V521 JEL

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,869 mi
Last recorded202,869 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 JEL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 202,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 202,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 196,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 196,038 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 186,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 177,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 168,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 160,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 151,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 142,549 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,898 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 126,547 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,555 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 102,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 92,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,316 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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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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What year was V521 JEL registered?

V521 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V521 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 JEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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