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T357 DPP

1999 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 DPP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 107,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 107,003 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,740 miles

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,737 miles

both sides front and both sides rear brake disc,s rusty due to vehicle standing

both sides outter sill panels corroding with age

travel in hand brake leaver

Fail 19 May 2011 101,735 miles

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN TOP STEERING COLLUM BUSH/ BEARING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 19 May 2011 101,735 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN TOP STEERING COLLUM BUSH/ BEARING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 26 May 2010 96,868 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 96,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 90,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,853 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,252 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 80,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,929 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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T357 DPP is a 1999 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T357 DPP, 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 T357 DPP registered?

T357 DPP is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T357 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T357 DPP shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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