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R277 EMJ

1998 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,062 mi
Last recorded68,062 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 EMJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,062 miles

rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,928 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,397 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking

O/S/F Brake slight bind

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,777 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 59,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,173 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2011 75,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,575 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Hand Brake travel high

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,001 miles

Hand Brake travel high

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 46,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 43,421 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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R277 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R277 EMJ, 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 R277 EMJ registered?

R277 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R277 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 EMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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