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R86 SPR

1998 Rover 218

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,207 mi
Last recorded81,207 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 SPR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,750 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 72,896 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,355 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,323 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bands and worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bands and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,808 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,343 miles

tax run out †front bumper marked †wheels been curbed

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 52,667 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 52,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R86 SPR is a 1998 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R86 SPR, 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 R86 SPR registered?

R86 SPR is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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