MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Nearside handbrake cable is in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Coolant leak ()
Nearside handbrake cable is in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust rear silencer mount has been wired up requires attention
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
nearside handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition
offside and nearside outer sill panels starting to rust
offside inner steering rack joint has slight play
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
center rear seatbelt hard to release - advise fixing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
center rear seatbelt hard to release - advise fixing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Very slight play detected in OS of steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S518 MTF is a 1999 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 S518 MTF, 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 S518 MTF registered?
S518 MTF is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 6 January 1999.
Is S518 MTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S518 MTF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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