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R511 DEG

1998 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 DEG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front track rod slight free play

offside front track rod slight free play

Fail 21 Apr 2012 73,623 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front track rod slight free play

offside front track rod slight free play

Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,121 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,214 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake system corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2006 58,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R511 DEG is a 1998 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R511 DEG, 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 R511 DEG registered?

R511 DEG is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R511 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 DEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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