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T402 SJL

1999 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,748 mi
Last recorded105,748 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 SJL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S Inner Rack end Has Slight Play

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S Inner Rack end Has Slight Play

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,421 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,421 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 91,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 91,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,639 miles

Rad corroded and sign`s of limescale oiver fin`s

Fail 19 Dec 2008 83,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rad corroded and sign`s of limescale all over fins

Pass 29 Dec 2007 76,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,844 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,844 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 65,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T402 SJL is a 1999 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T402 SJL, 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 T402 SJL registered?

T402 SJL is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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