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V74 FCJ

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 FCJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,753 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,753 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,354 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 82,349 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,647 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,194 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,652 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 38,793 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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V74 FCJ is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V74 FCJ, 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 V74 FCJ registered?

V74 FCJ is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V74 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V74 FCJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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