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R194 CWU

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,649 mi
Last recorded43,649 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 CWU
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,649 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 43,649 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 43,647 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 43,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,157 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,130 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 42,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers side rear tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,734 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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R194 CWU 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 75%.

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 R194 CWU, 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 R194 CWU registered?

R194 CWU is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R194 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 CWU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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