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K40 JEP

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 JEP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,969 miles

Both front tyre treads at 3mm

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,560 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

nail in tyre

oil leak

washers jets partially blocked

wipers a little smeary

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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K40 JEP is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 83,580 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 K40 JEP, 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 28 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 K40 JEP registered?

K40 JEP is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is K40 JEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 JEP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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