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R644 CVG

1998 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,086 mi
Last recorded130,086 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 CVG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 130,086 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 130,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 128,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower engine mount has 1x bolt missing but is still secure

Fail 19 Oct 2022 127,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower engine mount bracket has 1x bolt missing & 2x bolts loose but still secure

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,172 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 127,164 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,918 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,447 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 126,446 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,641 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 125,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 123,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,200 miles

o/s/f brake binds slightly when rotated by hand.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 118,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f brake binds slightly when rotated by hand.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,049 miles

Oil leak

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

n/s/f tyre is damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

plastic trim incomplete on o/s/r seat belt stalk

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

n/s/f tyre is damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

plastic trim incomplete on o/s/r seat belt stalk

Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 109,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,956 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,423 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,423 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 104,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake Travel close to reserve limit.

N/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 102,701 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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R644 CVG is a 1998 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R644 CVG, 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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R644 CVG is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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