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V685 FYA

1999 Rover 618

Black Lpg 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,627 mi
Last recorded170,627 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 FYA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 170,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 170,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 158,706 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 147,572 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 147,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 138,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 128,545 miles

Advise------Failed LPG emission test Passed on petrol!

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 128,542 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Advise------Failed LPG emission test Passed on petrol!

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,114 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 102,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,195 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 89,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 178,698 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 78,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 48,035 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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V685 FYA is a 1999 Rover 618 in Black with a 1,850cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V685 FYA, 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 V685 FYA registered?

V685 FYA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V685 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V685 FYA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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