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R144 DNP

1998 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,356 mi
Last recorded72,356 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 DNP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,356 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

cat rattling in front pipe

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,209 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

cat rattling in front pipe

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake peddal rubber slightly worn

cat rattling

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front abs ring corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,602 miles

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

slight/damage/on/n/s/r/tyre/

Pass 25 Nov 2005 53,249 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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R144 DNP is a 1998 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R144 DNP, 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 R144 DNP registered?

R144 DNP is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R144 DNP safe to buy?

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