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R148 GFL

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 GFL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,365 miles

offside front and both rear brake pipes have been painted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 69,365 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front and both rear brake pipes have been painted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,897 miles

nearside front shockabsorber has slight misting of oil

offside front brake pipe slighly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,155 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,628 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 60,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,096 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 57,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R148 GFL is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R148 GFL, 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 R148 GFL registered?

R148 GFL is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R148 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 GFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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