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R258 HTM

1998 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,889 mi
Last recorded89,889 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 HTM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,889 miles

2 bulds not working in top brakelight

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 89,833 miles

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)

2 bulds not working in top brakelight

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust temporarily sealed

Pass 6 May 2008 80,327 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,162 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 95,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 95,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,148 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 88,136 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R258 HTM 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 50%.

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 R258 HTM, 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 R258 HTM registered?

R258 HTM is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R258 HTM safe to buy?

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