MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge prompt replacement advised
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s steering rack is showing signs of wear
How Reliable is the Rover 618?
Based on 114,474 MOT tests across 14,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V985 ELD is a 1999 Rover 618 in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V985 ELD, 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 V985 ELD registered?
V985 ELD is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 7 September 1999.
Is V985 ELD safe to buy?
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