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R630 NTD

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 NTD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,275 miles

front cross member appeares to be out of allingment

Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 72,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front cross member appeares to be bent and out of allingment

Pass 29 May 2006 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes std

exaust +exhaustbracket corroding

front fog light corroding

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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R630 NTD is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R630 NTD, 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 R630 NTD registered?

R630 NTD is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R630 NTD safe to buy?

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