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R887 KCW

1998 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,414 mi
Last recorded126,414 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 KCW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 126,414 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 126,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 126,045 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 125,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,551 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sidewall showing slight damage

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,937 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer sidewall showing slight damage

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,920 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 109,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 104,131 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 104,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,958 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 98,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 92,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,724 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inside edge.

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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R887 KCW is a 1998 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R887 KCW, 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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R887 KCW is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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