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R698 JRF

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,471 mi
Last recorded124,471 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 JRF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,471 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 122,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 115,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,763 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,988 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 91,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 75,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

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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R698 JRF is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R698 JRF, 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 R698 JRF registered?

R698 JRF is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R698 JRF safe to buy?

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