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V545 HKG

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,581 mi
Last recorded139,581 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 HKG
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 139,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 130,759 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 126,692 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 122,714 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 120,297 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 120,297 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 117,543 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005
Fail 23 Dec 2005 108,022 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2005 102,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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V545 HKG is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V545 HKG, 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

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What year was V545 HKG registered?

V545 HKG is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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