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K90 THY

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,628 mi
Last recorded24,628 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 THY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2024 24,628 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 24,591 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 24,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 24,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 24,081 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 23,757 miles

corrosion started at rear end of offside sill

Pass 29 Nov 2017 23,472 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 22,965 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,007 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,616 miles

radiator deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,525 miles

radiator slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 12,845 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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K90 THY is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K90 THY, 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.

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What year was K90 THY registered?

K90 THY is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K90 THY safe to buy?

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