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R169 CEE

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,351 mi
Last recorded61,351 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 CEE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 53,012 miles

Offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2008 53,008 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,095 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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R169 CEE is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R169 CEE, 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 R169 CEE registered?

R169 CEE is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R169 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 CEE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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