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V97 DDJ

1999 Rover 618

White Lpg 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 DDJ
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,182 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 26,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V97 DDJ is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V97 DDJ, 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 V97 DDJ registered?

V97 DDJ is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V97 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 DDJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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