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R767 SEP

1998 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,079 mi
Last recorded47,079 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 SEP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,079 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (5.2.6)

rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2018 47,068 miles

Emissions not tested suspect head gasket failure (7.3.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (5.2.6)

rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,439 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 19 Dec 2016 45,433 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations etc

Fail 21 Dec 2015 45,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations etc

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 43,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 41,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 41,521 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,262 miles

offside headlamp internals and adjuster damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2012 38,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside headlamp internals and adjuster damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 23,190 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
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R767 SEP is a 1998 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R767 SEP, 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 R767 SEP registered?

R767 SEP is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R767 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 SEP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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