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V694 FFS

1999 Rover 618

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 61882,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV694 FFS
MakeRover
Model618
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

One out of five bulbs in high level brakelight not working.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 100,442 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Intermediate and rear sections of exhaust corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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)

One out of five bulbs in high level brakelight not working.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,705 miles

Backplate/shield corroded on offside rear brake.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small crack in offside rear indicator lens.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,682 miles

Dustshield on offside rear caliper corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Securing bolts on heat shield around catalytic convertor corroded.

Signs of corrosion in both rear wheel arches at junction with sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 91,682 miles

Dustshield on offside rear caliper corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Securing bolts on heat shield around catalytic convertor corroded.

Signs of corrosion in both rear wheel arches at junction with sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,227 miles

Backplate/mudshield on offside rear brake caliper corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,789 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,266 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

both front wiper blades splitting

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear brake disc back plate/ cover corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

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

both front wiper blades splitting

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear brake disc back plate/ cover corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,733 miles

All brake pipe ferrules showing signs of age

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 74,733 miles

All brake pipe ferrules showing signs of age

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,597 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 71,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 68,329 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE AND OFFSIDE REAR FLASHER LENS CRACKED.

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

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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V694 FFS is a 1999 Rover 618 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V694 FFS, 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 V694 FFS registered?

V694 FFS is a 1999 Rover 618, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V694 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V694 FFS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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