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M23 WNR

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 WNR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 112,649 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear cat joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 102,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear CAT Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill, corroded and holed. behind Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point, deformed and damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Fail 27 Dec 2024 102,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear CAT Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill, corroded and holed. behind Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point, deformed and damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust noisy box baffles (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracking 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no motor noise (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust noisy box baffles (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracking 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,811 miles

Exhaust catalytic convertor rattles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust catalytic convertor rattles

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,376 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe very corroded

all underside & components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,275 miles

all underside & components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,955 miles

all underside & components corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 88,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 88,239 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,881 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre nailed on out edge of tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2011 87,419 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,749 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,848 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,541 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 39,058 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
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M23 WNR is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M23 WNR, 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 M23 WNR registered?

M23 WNR is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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