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V554 VUD

1999 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,847 mi
Last recorded74,847 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 VUD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,629 miles

Nearside Front wing bottom corroded away

all tyres were low on pressure

coolant bottle empty

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,612 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,333 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,333 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,947 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,947 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,025 miles

Offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode at the rear.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,986 miles

Front tyres under-inflated,inflated before test, no faults or damage found.

Offside and nearside outer sills starting too corrode.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Wiper blades poor condition just clearing screen.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,389 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,645 miles

Tyres apear underinflated.

Wiper blades only just clearing screen,Screen seems greasy!

Pass 23 Aug 2005 42,882 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexible section poor condition.

Rear tyres perishing,some uneven wear.

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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V554 VUD is a 1999 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V554 VUD, 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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V554 VUD is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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