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V580 JAE

1999 Rover 618

Black Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,110 mi
Last recorded143,110 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 JAE
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 143,110 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2008 142,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 131,350 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 131,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 104,117 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 104,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V580 JAE is a 1999 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V580 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.

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What year was V580 JAE registered?

V580 JAE is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V580 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 JAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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