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V710 RKK

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 RKK
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,402 miles

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

SRS warning system appears to be intermittent

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,368 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,965 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 35,963 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,481 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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V710 RKK 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 73.3%.

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 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 V710 RKK, 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 V710 RKK registered?

V710 RKK is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V710 RKK safe to buy?

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