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T129 HHG

1999 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,082 mi
Last recorded80,082 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 HHG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,082 miles

rear exhaust is hitting offside rear suspention unit

vehicle has no coolent

Fail 7 Mar 2010 79,997 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside mirror smashed

rear exhaust is hitting offside rear suspention unit

vehicle has no coolent

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,805 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 73,805 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,164 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight seepage of power steering oil from pipes to resevoir, level was low.[topped up]

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,875 miles

slight seepage of power steering oil from pipes to resevoir, level was low.[topped up]

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,825 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 36,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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T129 HHG is a 1999 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 T129 HHG, 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.

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What year was T129 HHG registered?

T129 HHG is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T129 HHG safe to buy?

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