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R824 BRW

1998 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 BRW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 76,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 76,022 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 74,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,647 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 73,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 71,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 1 May 2021 71,519 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,898 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 66,895 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,183 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 65,179 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,752 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 63,740 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,284 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,502 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 60,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,363 miles

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

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

o/s/f/ steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,363 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f/ steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 56,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 53,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,100 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 49,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,509 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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R824 BRW is a 1998 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 R824 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.

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What year was R824 BRW registered?

R824 BRW is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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