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V708 FRJ

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,114 mi
Last recorded129,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 FRJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 129,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn inner

Fail 23 Jan 2013 129,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 23 Jan 2012 122,888 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 122,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

time of test car was wet

Pass 13 Jan 2011 117,454 miles

the front number plate is cracked.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 117,454 miles

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

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

the front number plate is cracked.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,417 miles

n/s front brake slight distortion

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

outer c.v. gaiters perished/weak

rear brake discs lightly corroded/slight distortion

Fail 4 Jan 2010 113,417 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

main fuel pipes developing corrosion

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

outer c.v. gaiters perished/weak

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,460 miles

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 29 Oct 2008 104,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travel near limit

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 13 Oct 2007 86,646 miles

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,766 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 77,748 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 67,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Oct 2005 67,262 miles

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

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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V708 FRJ is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V708 FRJ, 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 V708 FRJ registered?

V708 FRJ is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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