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R200 PTR

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,142 mi
Last recorded71,142 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 PTR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,142 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,556 miles

headlamp hight level set to No3

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

headlamp hight level set to No3

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,634 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,055 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R200 PTR is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R200 PTR, 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 R200 PTR registered?

R200 PTR is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R200 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 PTR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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