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R2 RVR

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,875 mi
Last recorded83,875 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 RVR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 83,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,709 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,501 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 83,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,058 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,222 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,119 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,566 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 70,245 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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R2 RVR 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 80.8%.

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 R2 RVR, 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 R2 RVR registered?

R2 RVR is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R2 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 RVR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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