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R322 HOB

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,856 mi
Last recorded44,856 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 HOB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,856 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,501 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noise

Offside Front wheel bearing noise

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 44,036 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noise

Offside Front wheel bearing noise

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,783 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,529 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,053 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,675 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,232 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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R322 HOB is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R322 HOB, 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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R322 HOB is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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