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V698 JKL

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,852 mi
Last recorded50,852 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 JKL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 50,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Dec 2011 50,851 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs inner faces rusty and pitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,438 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,423 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,494 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 25,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,013 miles

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

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

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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V698 JKL is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V698 JKL, 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 V698 JKL registered?

V698 JKL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V698 JKL safe to buy?

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