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R934 KAN

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,962 mi
Last recorded146,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 KAN
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 146,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 146,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 138,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery and tray need decorroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2007 129,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2006 120,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 120,956 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R934 KAN is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R934 KAN, 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 R934 KAN registered?

R934 KAN is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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