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V535 JEL

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,515 mi
Last recorded123,515 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 JEL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 123,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 115,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,619 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 113,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 110,827 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,265 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,321 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 104,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 102,152 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 95,852 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 95,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,784 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 89,784 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,755 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 84,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 80,057 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 80,057 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 72,182 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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V535 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V535 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 V535 JEL registered?

V535 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V535 JEL safe to buy?

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