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T443 EJB

1999 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 EJB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,665 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 87,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,309 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre damage on sidewall 185/55/15vr

pin hole in down pipe and rear exhaust box heavyly corroded

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

Fail 15 Oct 2007 76,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre damage on sidewall 185/55/15vr

pin hole in down pipe and rear exhaust box heavyly corroded

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

Pass 3 May 2006 62,990 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 62,990 miles

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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T443 EJB 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 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 T443 EJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T443 EJB registered?

T443 EJB is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T443 EJB safe to buy?

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