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R169 POG

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 POG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 79,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arms / subframes corroded but having no affect on strength

Rear Suspension arms / subframes corroded but having no affect on strength

Pass 10 Aug 2024 78,964 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 78,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever near end of travel

Pass 24 May 2023 78,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside - Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (Nearside - Offside) recommend replacing soon (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 77,181 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

Fail 12 Apr 2022 77,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s ands n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever,, recommend attention

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

radiator deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,930 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,917 miles

Power steering belt cracking.

Radiator poor.

Fail 20 Mar 2010 74,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering belt cracking.

Radiator poor.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,917 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,917 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 71,262 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,145 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 69,145 miles

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

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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R169 POG is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R169 POG, 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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R169 POG is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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