1998 Rover 218 1.8L Petrol · A18 YAB
1998 Rover 218 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 74,855 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 218
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 YAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 74,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 YAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 218 (A18 YAB) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
A18 YAB Mileage History
- 20/03/202371,948 mi
- 18/03/202474,074 mi+2,126 mi
- 18/03/202474,074 mi
- 23/04/202574,811 mi+737 mi
- 22/08/202574,855 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 1,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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