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V838 PDA

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 PDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre rear seat belt traped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S front CV boot perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Plastic sills fitted

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,792 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 55,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,184 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,036 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 47,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight weep o/s/f strut insert

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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V838 PDA is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V838 PDA, 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 V838 PDA registered?

V838 PDA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V838 PDA safe to buy?

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