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V831 LCP

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,359 mi
Last recorded130,359 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 LCP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play in a ball joint

Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play in a ball joint

Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 127,108 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 123,798 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 123,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly low on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,943 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 118,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 114,053 miles

slight lift in rack

Fail 30 Aug 2013 114,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in rack

Fail 27 Aug 2012 106,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2012 106,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2011 99,107 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 99,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front streeing arm slighit play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,159 miles

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

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

o/s rear hand brake silghty low

Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,099 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,756 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,757 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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V831 LCP is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V831 LCP, 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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V831 LCP is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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