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T986 OKM

1999 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,186 mi
Last recorded135,186 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 OKM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 135,186 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 127,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 120,789 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2007 120,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2006 113,947 miles

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

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

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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T986 OKM is a 1999 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T986 OKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T986 OKM registered?

T986 OKM is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T986 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T986 OKM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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