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S511 TUY

1999 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,988 mi
Last recorded75,988 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 TUY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,988 miles

b oth rear tyres cracking with nail in tread

both front tyres worn inner edge

coolant level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

front antiroll bar link pin bushes split

hand brake travel high

n/s//r shocker damp

stone chip in screen

Fail 30 Mar 2011 75,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

b oth rear tyres cracking with nail in tread

both front tyres worn inner edge

coolant level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

front antiroll bar link pin bushes split

hand brake travel high

n/s//r shocker damp

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,527 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,007 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 51,196 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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S511 TUY is a 1999 Rover 218 in Grey 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 S511 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S511 TUY registered?

S511 TUY is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S511 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 TUY 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.

Does S511 TUY have outstanding finance?

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