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R708 NFG

1998 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 NFG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 96,777 miles

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

long hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn BADLY on inner edge and tread depth 2mm . (1.6mm legal lim )

Fail 29 Jul 2008 96,775 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

long hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn BADLY on inner edge and tread depth 2mm . (1.6mm legal lim )

Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,410 miles

offside front fog lamp glass broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2007 82,410 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

offside front fog light glass broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade torn

rear brake discs rusty and brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,774 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Jul 2006 77,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade torn

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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R708 NFG is a 1998 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R708 NFG, 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 R708 NFG registered?

R708 NFG is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R708 NFG safe to buy?

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