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V979 VNH

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,785 mi
Last recorded75,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 VNH
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,785 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 66,983 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,737 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

mascot removed drivers view

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,280 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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V979 VNH is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver 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 V979 VNH, 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 V979 VNH registered?

V979 VNH is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V979 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V979 VNH 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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