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V522 FDC

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,645 mi
Last recorded113,645 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 FDC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 113,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,998 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,267 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 104,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE YRAVEL HIGH.

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD.

SRS WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,403 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 99,403 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODING.

REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING BUBBLING UP

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,849 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 87,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 83,506 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 83,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,035 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 79,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 67,416 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 FDC is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V522 FDC, 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 FDC?

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What year was V522 FDC registered?

V522 FDC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V522 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 FDC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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