MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,483 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R277 LAT is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R277 LAT, 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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How do I check the history of R277 LAT?
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What year was R277 LAT registered?
R277 LAT is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R277 LAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R277 LAT shows 6 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.
Does R277 LAT have outstanding finance?
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