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V43 JEL

1999 Rover 618

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 JEL
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 64,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,346 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,309 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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V43 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V43 JEL, 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 V43 JEL registered?

V43 JEL is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V43 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 JEL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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