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BAZ 3490

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,982 mi
Last recorded93,982 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 3490
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,982 miles

N/S/F fog lasmp not working

N/S/F lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,924 miles

N/S/F fog light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,760 miles

Advise both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Advise exhaust system in poor condition and has a slight leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 88,760 miles

Advise both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Advise exhaust system in poor condition and has a slight leak

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 84,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 81,598 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
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BAZ 3490 is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BAZ 3490, 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

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What year was BAZ 3490 registered?

BAZ 3490 is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is BAZ 3490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 3490 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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