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R774 UOH

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,468 mi
Last recorded120,468 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 UOH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,468 miles

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

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

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

ns rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2010 120,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

ns rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2009 108,772 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel locking cap damaged

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2009 108,772 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel locking cap damaged

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 97,019 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,911 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 88,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 84,602 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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R774 UOH is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R774 UOH, 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 R774 UOH registered?

R774 UOH is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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