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V542 GFG

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,295 mi
Last recorded107,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 GFG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,295 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,050 miles

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

Front wiper blades.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,829 miles

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

Nail in Nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 84,774 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in Nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,310 miles

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)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,310 miles

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

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)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,303 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 68,236 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 67,999 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 May 2009 52,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 39,965 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perised on side wall

Fail 6 May 2008 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre perised on side wall

Pass 3 May 2007 26,501 miles

see original failiure documentation

Fail 28 Apr 2007 25,861 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres outer sidewalls splitting

Pass 9 May 2006 14,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 14,584 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V542 GFG is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V542 GFG, 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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V542 GFG is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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