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S684 MHG

1999 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,604 mi
Last recorded128,604 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 MHG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 128,604 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 128,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 123,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 117,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,191 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 111,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,729 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 103,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,453 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,501 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 81,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S684 MHG is a 1999 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S684 MHG, 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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S684 MHG is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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