MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs sligt distorion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 YVW is a 1999 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 A17 YVW, 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 A17 YVW registered?
A17 YVW is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 19 February 1999.
Is A17 YVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A17 YVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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