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T274 KOT

1999 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 KOT
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,576 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,576 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,042 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 79,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,641 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,641 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,465 miles

exhaust back box corroded & starting to blow

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,032 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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T274 KOT is a 1999 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T274 KOT, 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 T274 KOT registered?

T274 KOT is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T274 KOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 KOT shows 8 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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