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S130 CUF

1999 Rover 218

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 CUF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,060 miles

Parking Brake Needs Adjustment

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded but just outside prescribed area

centre mirror missing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 99,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded but just outside prescribed area

centre mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 97,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,767 miles

Offside and nearside sills corroded but not holed.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,158 miles

rear brake pads worn to minimum

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,161 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,053 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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S130 CUF is a 1999 Rover 218 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S130 CUF, 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 S130 CUF registered?

S130 CUF is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S130 CUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 CUF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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