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R363 PFT

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,123 mi
Last recorded88,123 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 PFT
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,774 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 77,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R363 PFT is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R363 PFT, 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 R363 PFT registered?

R363 PFT is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R363 PFT safe to buy?

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