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V523 FBC

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,658 mi
Last recorded115,658 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 FBC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear back plates corroded and insecure

centre stop light insecure

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

non inertia belt fitted to drivers seat

rear back plates corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 112,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

non inertia belt fitted to drivers seat

rear back plates corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,566 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 106,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorshut/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded doorshut/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Both inner sills corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake travel high

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake travel high

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake travel high

centre exhaust fouling heat shield

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,686 miles

Center exhaust fouling heat shield

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake travel high

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,591 miles

Both headlmap beam images poor

Center asnd rear exhaust corroded

Front number plate poor

Handbrake performance low

Handbrake travel high

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,433 miles

All tyres wearing low

Front discs slightly pitted

Handbrake adj high

Offside handbrake low

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,616 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V523 FBC is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V523 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.

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V523 FBC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V523 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 FBC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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