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V663 JEL

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,550 mi
Last recorded202,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 JEL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 202,550 miles

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

covers fitted to sills

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 202,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

covers fitted to sills

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 181,543 miles

1 center stop light bulb out

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 156,001 miles

Front bumper insecure

nearside front to rear ,rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2008 155,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front bumper insecure

nearside front to rear ,rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2007 129,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 129,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,576 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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V663 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V663 JEL, 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 V663 JEL registered?

V663 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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