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R160 VRX

1998 Rover 218

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,920 mi
Last recorded67,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 VRX
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2010 67,920 miles

Slight Free-Play At Steering Rack

Slight Movement In Steering Rack

Sill Covers Fitted

N/s Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

O/s and N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Fail 12 Jun 2010 67,911 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

N/s Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

O/s and N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Free-Play At Steering Rack

Slight Movement In Steering Rack

Pass 23 May 2009 65,160 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 100,827 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 100,806 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 93,313 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 86,649 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 86,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SECURED TO STRUTS USING CABLE TIES, NOT FOULING AT TIME OF TEST. ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 16 May 2005 78,465 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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R160 VRX is a 1998 Rover 218 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R160 VRX, 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 R160 VRX registered?

R160 VRX is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R160 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 VRX shows 9 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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