MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,535 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S outer sill rusty but not holed.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S outer sill rusty but not holed.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
N/S outer sill rusty but not holed.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S outer sill rusty but not holed.
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
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R203 MKH is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R203 MKH, 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 R203 MKH registered?
R203 MKH is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 4 June 1998.
Is R203 MKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R203 MKH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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