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V563 JAE

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,515 mi
Last recorded188,515 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 JAE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 188,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv Boot perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 188,249 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 188,098 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corrded and worn

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 187,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 187,634 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 187,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,488 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 187,468 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 187,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 187,030 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 186,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 186,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 185,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 185,991 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 184,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 181,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 170,611 miles

Centre exhaust corrded and thin

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/r disc sheild corroded and in poor conditionm

Pass 7 Oct 2011 158,112 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 158,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 145,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 133,645 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 133,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 123,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,553 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 111,553 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 97,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 97,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 81,366 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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V563 JAE is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V563 JAE, 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 V563 JAE registered?

V563 JAE is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V563 JAE safe to buy?

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