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R113 NFT

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,715 mi
Last recorded50,715 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 NFT
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/rear tyre slightly perished and slight splits

Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,986 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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R113 NFT is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R113 NFT, 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.

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What year was R113 NFT registered?

R113 NFT is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R113 NFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 NFT shows 6 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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