MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advised all discs slight corrosion
advised cv boots perished
advised osr nsr trailing arm bushes split
advised power sterring pipes rusty
advised very rusty underside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both fronts (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advised all disc slight rustying
advised cv boots perished
advised gen corrosion underside
advised power sterring pipes rusty
advised rear trailing arm bushes split
All flexi brake hose.s metal ends corroded
Gear linkage worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight binding to nearside front brake
Slight corrosion to near side front brake pipe
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
All flexi brake hose.s metal ends corroded
Gear linkage worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight binding to nearside front brake
Slight corrosion to near side front brake pipe
advised battery clamp inscure
advised engine coolant low
advised exhaust blowing at manifold
advised front coil spring corroded
advised n sf tyre low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
advised battery clamp inscure
advised engine coolant low
advised exhaust blowing at manifold
advised front coil spring corroded
advised n sf tyre low
advised exhaust very corroded
advised front tyres very low
advised nsr tyre worn
advised slight corrosion brake pipes
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
advised exhaust very corroded
advised front tyres very low
advised nsr tyre worn
advised slight corrosion brake pipes
advised brake pipes started corroding
advised rear trailing arms bushes cracking
advised slight play in rack
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
advised brake pipes started corroding
advised rear trailing arms bushes cracking
advised slight play in rack
advised all disc corroded slightly
advised slight cracking trailing arm bushes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All discs are slightly corroded.
Offside headlamp lens chipped.
Offside rear brake caliper slightly sticky.
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R544 RKX is a 1998 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R544 RKX, 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 R544 RKX registered?
R544 RKX is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R544 RKX safe to buy?
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