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V557 FLC

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,519 mi
Last recorded31,519 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 FLC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,519 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,247 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,609 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 22,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 21,428 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,867 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,926 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,848 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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V557 FLC is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V557 FLC, 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 V557 FLC registered?

V557 FLC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V557 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 FLC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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