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H508 FOT

1991 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,948 mi
Last recorded139,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH508 FOT
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 139,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 139,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 137,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 137,773 miles

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

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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H508 FOT is a 1991 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 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 H508 FOT, 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 35 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H508 FOT registered?

H508 FOT is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 17 June 1991.

Is H508 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H508 FOT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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