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V686 WFC

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,362 mi
Last recorded143,362 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 WFC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 143,362 miles

rear box rubber missing / slight corrosion on brake pipes/ o/s/r foot x handbrake little low but passed

sill covers fitted / slight under body corrosion / slight corrosion on rear springs / rear shocks corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2018 143,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear box rubber missing / slight corrosion on brake pipes/ o/s/r foot x handbrake little low but passed

sill covers fitted / slight under body corrosion / slight corrosion on rear springs / rear shocks corroding

Pass 4 May 2017 138,918 miles

n/s/r side light dim / sill covers fitted / 1 x rear exhaust rubber missing / o/s/r tyre perrishing in tread / slight corrosion on under body

Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r side light dim / sill covers fitted / 1 x rear exhaust rubber missing / o/s/r tyre perrishing in tread / slight corrosion on under body

Pass 25 Apr 2016 133,177 miles

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES ON FRONT TYRES X N/S/R

O/S/HANDBRAKE READING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY X SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,158 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 127,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2014 119,673 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,247 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are weak

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 114,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,276 miles

CLIP AROUND FILLER NECK PIPE MISSING

FUEL PIPE NEAR FILLER NECK CORRODED BAD [UNDER THE COVER ]

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CLIP AROUND FILLER NECK PIPE MISSING

FUEL PIPE NEAR FILLER NECK CORRODED BAD [UNDER THE COVER ]

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 92,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 77,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 59,483 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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V686 WFC is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V686 WFC, 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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V686 WFC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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