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V96 MMA

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,725 mi
Last recorded153,725 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 MMA
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 153,725 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 144,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 138,891 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,466 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 130,466 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

N/S/R WHEEL PUNCTURED

Pass 7 Oct 2011 122,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 122,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 113,496 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 113,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 109,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 94,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,272 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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V96 MMA is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V96 MMA, 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 V96 MMA registered?

V96 MMA is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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