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R181 LDE

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,344 mi
Last recorded73,344 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 LDE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 58,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,581 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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R181 LDE 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 100%.

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 R181 LDE, 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 R181 LDE registered?

R181 LDE is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R181 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 LDE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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