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R27 KFR

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,542 mi
Last recorded45,542 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 KFR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear lower panel corrosion present

rear roof panel around tail gate hinges corrosion present

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust slight deteriorated

rear roof panel around tail gate hinges corrosion present

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,240 miles

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

Oil leak

rear washer inoperative

roof around tail gate hinges corrosion present

Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

rear washer inoperative

roof around tail gate hinges corrosion present

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,897 miles

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

Oil leak

centre rear stop light multi bulb unit some bulbs inoperative

offside rear sill end slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,383 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,140 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear lower arches and sill areas corrosion present

power steering pipe appears damp

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,369 miles

o/s rear tyre light tread damadge

Fail 25 Jun 2008 39,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre light tread damadge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from p/s system

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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R27 KFR is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R27 KFR, 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 R27 KFR registered?

R27 KFR is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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