MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,662 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery loose.
Coolant level low.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F bumper and wing damage.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wiper blade u/s
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake travel starting to become excessive.
N/S/F bumper corner held up with wire.
N/S/F wing damage
O/S/R door check strap broken.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear seat belts mouldy.
Rear wiper blade split.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake travel starting to become excessive.
N/S/F bumper corner held up with wire.
N/S/F wing damage
O/S/R door check strap broken.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear seat belts mouldy.
Rear wiper blade split.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R417 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R417 BBJ, 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 R417 BBJ registered?
R417 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 January 1998.
Is R417 BBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R417 BBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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