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V691 WFC

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

81,629 mi
Last recorded81,629 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 WFC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,629 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 81,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 80,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,666 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 77,567 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,272 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 76,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,417 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,790 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,786 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,606 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 70,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,388 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,411 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,227 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,032 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,134 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,480 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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V691 WFC is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V691 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V691 WFC registered?

V691 WFC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V691 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V691 WFC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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