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R811 XUY

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,158 mi
Last recorded99,158 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 XUY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 183,143 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 83,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front discs nealy worn

handbrake has slight excessiver travel

o.s.r passanger door safety hindge insecure

o/s/f slight play in the steering arm

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,025 miles

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

front discs nealy worn

handbrake has slight excessiver travel

o.s.r passanger door safety hindge insecure

o/s/f slight play in the steering arm

Fail 23 Jan 2007 53,207 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,207 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,906 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 51,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R811 XUY is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R811 XUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R811 XUY registered?

R811 XUY is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R811 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 XUY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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