MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Note both front wheels 15 inch †both rear wheels 17 inch
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Note both front wheels 15 inch †both rear wheels 17 inch
BOTH REAR SPRINGS HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH CABLE †TIES TO LOWER SPRING SEATS †
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A13 VRM is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 87,270 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 A13 VRM, 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 29 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A13 VRM?
You can check the full history of A13 VRM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A13 VRM registered?
A13 VRM is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is A13 VRM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A13 VRM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A13 VRM have outstanding finance?
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