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V856 RDA

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,795 mi
Last recorded125,795 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 RDA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,795 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,096 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 84,690 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,816 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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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V856 RDA is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V856 RDA, 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 V856 RDA registered?

V856 RDA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V856 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 RDA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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