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S445 RRH

1999 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,272 mi
Last recorded154,272 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 RRH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 154,272 miles

exhaust pooe condition corroded starting to blow

n/s front tyre tread low inside edge

n/s rear suspension drop link bush worn

Pass 5 May 2010 140,886 miles

exhaust front pipes starting to blow

o/s outer cv boot slight cut

Fail 5 May 2010 140,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust front pipes starting to blow

n/s front tyre tread low inside edge

o/s outer cv boot slight cut

Pass 15 May 2009 127,706 miles

o/s front tyre edge wear

slight wear in power steering rack

Fail 15 May 2009 127,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system in poor condition;corroded starting to blow

o/s front tyre edge wear

slight wear in power steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2008 111,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level very low;check regulary

Pass 10 May 2007 96,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 81,326 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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S445 RRH is a 1999 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S445 RRH, 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 S445 RRH registered?

S445 RRH is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S445 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S445 RRH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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