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R262 RDM

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,063 mi
Last recorded94,063 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 RDM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,063 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 94,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,593 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,062 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 59,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 59,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,148 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

slight play in offside front hub assembly

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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R262 RDM is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R262 RDM, 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 R262 RDM registered?

R262 RDM is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R262 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 RDM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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