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R35 XYB

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,229 mi
Last recorded104,229 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 XYB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Bind on Rear Brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2010 104,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Co Level High During Emissions Test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight Bind on Rear Brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 101,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,391 miles

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

slight movement at offside steering rack arm inner fixing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 98,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight movement at offside steering rack arm inner fixing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,856 miles

UNCHARACTORISTIC WEAR TO O/S-N/S REAR TYRES

Fail 23 Oct 2007 92,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

UNCHARACTORISTIC WEAR TO O/S-N/S REAR TYRES

Fail 31 Oct 2006 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R35 XYB is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R35 XYB, 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 R35 XYB registered?

R35 XYB is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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