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R909 CCL

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 CCL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 119,849 miles

rear wiper blade u/ss

Fail 12 May 2011 119,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade u/ss

Pass 15 Apr 2010 113,437 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 113,437 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 110,235 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 107,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,985 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 107,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 103,631 miles

rear brakes only just meet legal requirements

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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R909 CCL is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R909 CCL, 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 R909 CCL registered?

R909 CCL is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R909 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 CCL shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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