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R712 FAN

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,542 mi
Last recorded122,542 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 FAN
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 122,542 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 122,536 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 110,641 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 110,614 miles

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)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 99,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 99,768 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,158 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 78,241 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 77,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 75,630 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 75,630 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R712 FAN is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R712 FAN, 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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R712 FAN is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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