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R218 HWV

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,739 mi
Last recorded105,739 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 HWV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,739 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread.

Offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,461 miles

OPffside front shock absorber has a slight leak.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 99,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

OPffside front shock absorber has a slight leak.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,373 miles

Front ABS notched rings are fractured.

Offside front suspension strut is starting to leak.

Offside front tyre is worn low on inner edge.

Play in offside of steering rack.

Rear silencer is corroded and has a minor leak.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front ABS notched rings are fractured.

Offside front suspension strut is starting to leak.

Offside front tyre is worn low on inner edge.

Play in offside of steering rack.

Rear silencer is corroded and has a minor leak.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,236 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes in very poor condition.

front brake pads very low.

front near side tyre wearing on both edges of tread.

front off side tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

long travel on foot brake pedal and a slightly spungy feel to brakes .

n/s/r roll bar link mount corroded.

near side outer sill corroded in centre slightly.

rear exhaust box in very poor condition.

rear lower arm bushes in poor condition.

slight leak on off side front shock absorber.

small chip in windscreen zone (A).

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,227 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear trailing arm front bushes in very poor condition.

front brake pads very low.

front near side tyre wearing on both edges of tread.

front off side tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

long travel on foot brake pedal and a slightly spungy feel to brakes .

n/s/r roll bar link mount corroded.

near side outer sill corroded in centre slightly.

rear exhaust box in very poor condition.

rear lower arm bushes in poor condition.

slight leak on off side front shock absorber.

small chip in windscreen zone (A).

Pass 1 Aug 2009 90,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box badly corroded.

front sub-frame corroded.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s & n/s rear suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,806 miles

all brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s rear suspension arm front bushes starting to seperate

slight oil leak on o/s/front shock absorber

Fail 12 Jul 2008 86,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

o/s & n/s rear suspension arm front bushes starting to seperate

slight oil leak on o/s/front shock absorber

Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,268 miles

Corrosion to front subframe at offside track control arm inner mounting point.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,046 miles

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

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

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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R218 HWV is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R218 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R218 HWV registered?

R218 HWV is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R218 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 HWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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