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S518 MTF

1999 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,733 mi
Last recorded165,733 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 MTF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 165,733 miles

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 ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 165,733 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 159,635 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 159,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 152,555 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 152,553 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 144,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 138,195 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 138,192 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 130,421 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,944 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 113,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 103,871 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 93,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 86,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center rear seatbelt hard to release - advise fixing

Fail 13 Dec 2006 86,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,682 miles

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.

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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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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