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R417 BBJ

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,662 mi
Last recorded97,662 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 BBJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,662 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,662 miles

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.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,612 miles

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.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 82,759 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,550 miles

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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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?

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