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S658 MJW

1999 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,353 mi
Last recorded75,353 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 MJW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in steering inner joint

child(s) seat(s) unable to inspect adult seat belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in steering inner joint

child(s) seat(s) unable to inspect adult seat belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,595 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,013 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,492 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 42,712 miles

ADVISE rear of centre exhaust section heavily corroded and starting to leak.

Advise o/s rear orange indicator bulb a bit faded.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,712 miles

ADVISE rear of centre exhaust section heavily corroded and starting to leak.

Advise o/s rear orange indicator bulb a bit faded.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted but not indicating structure failure.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,709 miles

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

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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S658 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S658 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S658 MJW registered?

S658 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S658 MJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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