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V970 JKL

1999 Rover 618

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,352 mi
Last recorded66,352 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 JKL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,352 miles

offside front seat belt buckle locking mechanism sticking but still securing and releasing at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,880 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front seat belt catch weak spring inside but still secure buckel when inserted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,062 miles

handbrake almost at the end of its working travel

Fail 13 Nov 2008 44,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake almost at the end of its working travel

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,812 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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V970 JKL is a 1999 Rover 618 in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JKL, 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 JKL registered?

V970 JKL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V970 JKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 JKL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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