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V952 XBD

1999 Rover 618

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 XBD
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,452 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 84,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,945 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished and worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,045 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody corroded in places

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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 suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Interior mirror missing

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,785 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate has a slight crack

Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,785 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate has a slight crack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,720 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2008 49,720 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,054 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 45,054 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 42,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 37,123 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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V952 XBD is a 1999 Rover 618 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V952 XBD, 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 V952 XBD registered?

V952 XBD is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V952 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V952 XBD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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