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V58 GCU

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,026 mi
Last recorded117,026 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 GCU
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 117,026 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 117,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 114,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 109,781 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 109,769 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 105,608 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 105,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 99,645 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 99,643 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

air bag light defective

Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,424 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V58 GCU is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V58 GCU, 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 V58 GCU registered?

V58 GCU is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V58 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V58 GCU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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