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S517 MJW

1999 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,190 mi
Last recorded69,190 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 MJW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,190 miles

Both rear inner outer + sills corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 69,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear inner outer + sills corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,011 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in rusty condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 69,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe @ flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in rusty condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,646 miles

centre exhaust section In rusty condition

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,739 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres cracked/worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear ends of o/s & n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front o/s & n/s tyres cracked/worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 66,999 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,440 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror missing

n/s/front wing lower bolt missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 63,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,427 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in o/s front tyre tread

Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering fluid low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cut in o/s front tyre tread

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,547 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,500 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 47,498 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,314 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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S517 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S517 MJW, 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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S517 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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