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R246 ODM

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 ODM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 76,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 71,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyer worn on inner edeg

Pass 22 May 2008 62,971 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 62,934 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SMALL CRACKES ONTHREAD

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,509 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 62,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,189 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 60,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,299 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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R246 ODM is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R246 ODM, 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 R246 ODM registered?

R246 ODM is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R246 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 ODM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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