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Q508GEA

2001 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,099 mi
Last recorded102,099 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ508GEA
MakeRover
Model218
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 94,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

off side front outter c,v boot cracking with age.

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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Q508GEA is a 2001 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q508GEA, 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 25 years old, this Rover 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q508GEA registered?

Q508GEA is a 2001 Rover 218, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is Q508GEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q508GEA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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