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R733 KTO

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,529 mi
Last recorded47,529 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 KTO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 47,527 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 47,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 46,410 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 46,032 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 46,015 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,892 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack offside gaiter oily/wet indicating a slight seepage from the ram seal.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,683 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack offside gaiter oily/wet indicating a slight seepage from the ram seal.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 44,313 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 45,646 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split open (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,145 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,586 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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R733 KTO is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R733 KTO, 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 R733 KTO registered?

R733 KTO is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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