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V522 FBC

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,184 mi
Last recorded148,184 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 FBC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 148,184 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 148,184 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 141,570 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)

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

rear handbrake performance is very low and needs attension.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 121,145 miles

both brake pipes (front to rear) slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 121,138 miles

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

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

both brake pipes (front to rear) slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,362 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 108,361 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,424 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 3 Nov 2008 99,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,303 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 90,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 70,536 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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V522 FBC 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 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V522 FBC, 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

How do I check the history of V522 FBC?

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What year was V522 FBC registered?

V522 FBC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V522 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 FBC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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