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T727 MAU

1999 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,151 mi
Last recorded66,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT727 MAU
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 May 2013 66,133 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,683 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 64,683 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,215 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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T727 MAU is a 1999 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T727 MAU, 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 T727 MAU registered?

T727 MAU is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T727 MAU safe to buy?

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