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R15 SAN

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,325 mi
Last recorded110,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SAN
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 110,325 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,660 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,605 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 104,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,786 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,087 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,074 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,693 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 79,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,753 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 76,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 73,115 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 67,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,854 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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R15 SAN is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R15 SAN, 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 R15 SAN registered?

R15 SAN is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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