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T722 AKP

1999 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,568 mi
Last recorded91,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT722 AKP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,568 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 91,470 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,499 miles

catalytic converter internals loose/rattling

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s outer c.v. gaiter starting to split

parking brake lever travel long

rear brake pads worn low

rear indicators colour faded

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,499 miles

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

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

catalytic converter internals loose/rattling

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s outer c.v. gaiter starting to split

parking brake lever travel long

rear brake pads worn low

rear indicators colour faded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,059 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s outer c.v. gaiter worn and slpitting

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators colour fading

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm), tyre perished and has nail in tread

slight oil leak from engine

unable to fully inspect n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts as childseats fitted

windscreen has several minor chips to swept areas

Fail 27 Oct 2008 78,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s outer c.v. gaiter worn and slpitting

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators colour fading

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm), tyre perished and has nail in tread

slight oil leak from engine

unable to fully inspect n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts as childseats fitted

windscreen has several minor chips to swept areas

Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,861 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,071 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 64,071 miles

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

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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T722 AKP is a 1999 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T722 AKP, 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 T722 AKP registered?

T722 AKP is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T722 AKP safe to buy?

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