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R531 BRW

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 BRW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 107,024 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 107,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose outer (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 106,925 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 106,392 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 106,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,024 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,778 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,942 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,960 miles

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

battery not secure

Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,957 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

battery not secure

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,191 miles

offside rear brake has been getting hot

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished & split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 99,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,801 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 91,383 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 90,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,561 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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R531 BRW is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R531 BRW, 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 R531 BRW registered?

R531 BRW is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R531 BRW safe to buy?

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