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R405 JOB

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,830 mi
Last recorded46,830 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 JOB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 46,803 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn non inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 41,989 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust emissions emitted. EML not working. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached Spoiler to bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn non inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,107 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 35,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 30,148 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 30,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,454 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,373 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,934 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 27,924 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,129 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,532 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 17,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,752 miles

Slight moisture ingress present around PAS pipe. Customer has been advised.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,578 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,007 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 12,541 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,541 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,970 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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R405 JOB is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R405 JOB, 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 R405 JOB registered?

R405 JOB is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R405 JOB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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