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T944 BPO

1999 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,398 mi
Last recorded88,398 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT944 BPO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,347 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2011 88,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,105 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,914 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 76,914 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 65,419 miles

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

accelerator sticking in my opinion this is dangerous

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

accelerator sticking in my opinion this is dangerous

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,091 miles

wear in steering rack both sides

Fail 7 Mar 2007 56,091 miles

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

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

wear in steering rack both sides

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,209 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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T944 BPO is a 1999 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T944 BPO, 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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T944 BPO is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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