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R261 ROF

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 ROF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,295 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn showing a small lip.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R Brake disc corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some bulbs out in high level brake light.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R Brake disc corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some bulbs out in high level brake light.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,614 miles

Oil leak

Only one washer jet working on nearside.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

S.R.S Light on.

Some bulbs out in centre brakelight.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,506 miles

Front brake discs slighty worn.

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,917 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front right caliper area is damp. there is no further evidence of a current leak.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R261 ROF is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R261 ROF, 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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R261 ROF is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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