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V735 GDV

1999 Rover 618

Gold Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV735 GDV
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,880 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rust forming on n/s/r outer wheel arch

Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,879 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rust forming on n/s/r outer wheel arch

Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rust forming on rear wheel arch outter

Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rust forming on rear wheel arch outter

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,957 miles

plastic covers over main metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,992 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,116 miles

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

Water leaking from radiator.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,290 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 67,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,725 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,386 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 63,386 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 57,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,351 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 54,351 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)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,588 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V735 GDV is a 1999 Rover 618 in Gold with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V735 GDV, 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 V735 GDV registered?

V735 GDV is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V735 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V735 GDV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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