CarVerify

Free Car Check

H810 HRW

1991 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,534 mi
Last recorded59,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH810 HRW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 59,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 59,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 59,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,064 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning jerky operation (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outside edge

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 53,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 50,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,540 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 36,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 248,173 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H810 HRW is a 1991 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 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 H810 HRW, 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 35 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H810 HRW?

You can check the full history of H810 HRW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H810 HRW registered?

H810 HRW is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H810 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H810 HRW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H810 HRW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H810 HRW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.