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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover 218. Check any 218 by registration number below.

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66.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.1%

vs Rover Avg

5

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Rover 218 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover 218 has an average MOT pass rate of 66.2%, which is 8.1 percentage points below the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 218 on the road.

The most common reasons a Rover 218 fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, emissions levels exceed default limits. If you are preparing your 218 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Rover 218, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rover 218 performs at MOT across different model years.

1998

Based on 199 vehicles

64.8%Below Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

27.5%

1997

Based on 86 vehicles

67.4%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.3%

1995

Based on 52 vehicles

59.6%Below Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

44.4%

1994

Based on 44 vehicles

65.9%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

0

Based on 161 vehicles

73.3%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

99k mi

Top MOT Failures — Rover 218

The most common reasons a Rover 218 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

22.7%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

7.0%
3

Emissions levels exceed default limits

6.5%
4

Braking effort inadequate at a wheel

6.0%
5

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

6.0%
Rover 218 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

13.6%

Front Nearside

10.6%

Rear Nearside

10.6%

Other Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rover models.

Rover 25

67.2% pass rate

Rover Metro

68.7% pass rate

Rover 623

52.1% pass rate

Rover 418

82.9% pass rate

Rover 620

55.0% pass rate

Rover 75

63.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rover 218

Rover 218 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover 218 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover 218?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover 218 is 66.2% compared to the Rover average of 74.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rover 218?
The most common MOT failures on the Rover 218 are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (22.7%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (7.0%), Emissions levels exceed default limits (6.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Rover 218 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 66.2%, the Rover 218 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rover 218?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rover 218?
Typical mileage for the Rover 218: 98,705 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 218 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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