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V653 WBW

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,538 mi
Last recorded83,538 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 WBW
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to first flexi hose and pipe between both flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material see n/s/rear description same as. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension and seat belt mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 71,036 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

split pin not visable near side lower ball joint

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,157 miles

bind on n/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,968 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Sill panel covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Surface corrosion to most of underside vehicle components.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,831 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,472 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade rubber worn / clearing screen ok.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,678 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 31,265 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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V653 WBW is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V653 WBW, 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 V653 WBW registered?

V653 WBW is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V653 WBW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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