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L14 NRS

1998 Rover 218

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,788 mi
Last recorded75,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 NRS
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,788 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,159 miles

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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L14 NRS is a 1998 Rover 218 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L14 NRS, 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 L14 NRS registered?

L14 NRS is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is L14 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 NRS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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