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V915 GAP

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,724 mi
Last recorded139,724 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 GAP
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 139,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating slightly, still legible and secure.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 139,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating slightly, still legible and secure.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 130,136 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 124,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 124,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 107,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just good enough for test

Fail 14 Mar 2007 107,415 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and starting to perish

Pin hole in the offside front outer cv boot

Power steering pipes damp

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 104,429 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 104,429 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer walls

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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V915 GAP is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V915 GAP, 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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V915 GAP is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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