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T234 SPA

1999 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,993 mi
Last recorded109,993 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 SPA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 109,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,340 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 98,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 90,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside fog lamp missing

nearside mirror broken

Pass 10 Nov 2009 90,413 miles

nearside fog lamp missing

nearside mirror broken

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,980 miles

battery insercure

coolant level very low

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on body

Fail 8 Nov 2008 85,980 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insercure

coolant level very low

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on body

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,466 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 81,466 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,424 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 74,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 71,798 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 71,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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T234 SPA is a 1999 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T234 SPA, 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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T234 SPA is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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