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R798 JRF

1998 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,109 mi
Last recorded56,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 JRF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 56,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 56,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,360 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,973 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 51,964 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Relutor ring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,121 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated in areas.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,222 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,217 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,713 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 47,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,530 miles

Nearside rear tyre the outer sidewall is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

SRS Lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,530 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre the outer sidewall is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,271 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,605 miles

Battery insecure

SRS lamp illuminated.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

SRS lamp illuminated.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,238 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,362 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded in areas

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 40,592 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BADLY IN AREAS

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,329 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2005 36,964 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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R798 JRF is a 1998 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R798 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.

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What year was R798 JRF registered?

R798 JRF is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R798 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 JRF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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