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T729 KFU

1999 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 KFU
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,908 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 91,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 77,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T729 KFU is a 1999 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T729 KFU, 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 T729 KFU registered?

T729 KFU is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T729 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T729 KFU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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