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V85 NGX

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,087 mi
Last recorded102,087 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 NGX
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,634 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,293 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 101,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 100,855 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,574 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,456 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,713 miles

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

front brake pads 40% worn

rear brake pads worn 50% worn

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V85 NGX is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V85 NGX, 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

How do I check the history of V85 NGX?

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What year was V85 NGX registered?

V85 NGX is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V85 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 NGX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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