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V987 LEC

1999 Rover 618

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,491 mi
Last recorded113,491 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 LEC
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,491 miles

play in offside and nearside caliper sliders.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 113,471 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

long handbrake travel.

play in offside and nearside caliper sliders.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 108,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 108,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 104,244 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 5 Feb 2008 98,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,637 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 85,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,873 miles

o/s/f wiper blade loose

o/s/r brake binds slightly

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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V987 LEC 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V987 LEC, 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 V987 LEC registered?

V987 LEC is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V987 LEC safe to buy?

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