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S336 YAB

1999 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,197 mi
Last recorded78,197 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 YAB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,197 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre poor & scrubbing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre poor & scrubbing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,675 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge & outer wall poor

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,592 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,751 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 69,746 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,258 miles

Excess play in rear gearbox mounting

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,258 miles

Excess play in rear gearbox mounting

Pass 6 Dec 2005 63,755 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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S336 YAB is a 1999 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S336 YAB, 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 S336 YAB registered?

S336 YAB is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S336 YAB safe to buy?

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