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V970 FNT

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,871 mi
Last recorded109,871 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 FNT
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,871 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 109,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 100,041 miles

drivers seat belt slow to return

slight blow on exhaust rear join

slight handbrake travel

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Feb 2010 91,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 84,280 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 84,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 75,128 miles

1,WINDSCREEN IS CHIPED ZONE A JUST ON THE LIMIT †2,WIPER BLADES ARE WORN †3,PARKING BRAKE LEVER IS CLOSE TO LIMIT †4,REAR RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTS ARE WORN †5,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/R BRAKE PIPE †6,O/S/F CV BOOT IS WORN

Pass 11 Nov 2005 65,180 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing 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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V970 FNT is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V970 FNT, 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

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What year was V970 FNT registered?

V970 FNT is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V970 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 FNT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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