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R191 FKK

1998 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,263 mi
Last recorded114,263 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 FKK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 114,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 96,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,933 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 90,928 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,197 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 89,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 76,205 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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R191 FKK is a 1998 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R191 FKK, 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 R191 FKK registered?

R191 FKK is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R191 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 FKK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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