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R419 DKK

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,217 mi
Last recorded102,217 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 DKK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 102,217 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 102,217 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,386 miles

Rear silencer rubber split

Fail 3 Nov 2017 101,386 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer rubber split

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,085 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 94,085 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 86,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,656 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,926 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 68,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,581 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,746 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,375 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,375 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,662 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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R419 DKK is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R419 DKK, 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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R419 DKK is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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