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T940 OAG

1999 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 OAG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,464 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,598 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,156 miles

throttle sticking

Fail 21 Aug 2006 63,156 miles

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

throttle sticking

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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T940 OAG is a 1999 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T940 OAG, 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 T940 OAG registered?

T940 OAG is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T940 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T940 OAG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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