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S855 OVP

1999 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,588 mi
Last recorded56,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 OVP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,588 miles

headlamp images affected by remains of kick up deflector stickers

offside rear tyre worn / tread rubber cracking and nail in tread

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2010 56,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp images affected by remains of kick up deflector stickers

offside rear tyre worn / tread rubber cracking and nail in tread

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,994 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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S855 OVP is a 1999 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 81,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S855 OVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S855 OVP?

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What year was S855 OVP registered?

S855 OVP is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S855 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 OVP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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