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R695 RNP

1998 Rover 218

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,879 mi
Last recorded139,879 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 RNP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 139,879 miles

car struggled to go through emmissions

parking brake met miniumum standard 16%

Fail 7 May 2018 139,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 134,354 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 134,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm buish (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 127,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside sill soft

Fail 11 May 2016 127,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside sill soft

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,989 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 115,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,443 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 105,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 94,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,619 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 94,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 85,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,664 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,271 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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R695 RNP is a 1998 Rover 218 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R695 RNP, 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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R695 RNP is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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