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R218 MFJ

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 MFJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,867 miles

rear silencer rubber perished

Fail 31 Jan 2008 113,600 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear silencer rubber perished

Fail 17 Jan 2008 113,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 99,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,622 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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R218 MFJ 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 60%.

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 R218 MFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R218 MFJ registered?

R218 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R218 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 MFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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