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R327 KFG

1998 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,094 mi
Last recorded88,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 KFG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 81,563 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking around side wall.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 81,563 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracking around side wall.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,789 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,889 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 71,888 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R327 KFG is a 1998 Rover 218 in Green 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 R327 KFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R327 KFG registered?

R327 KFG is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R327 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 KFG 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.

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