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M297 XCM

1995 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,514 mi
Last recorded157,514 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 XCM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 157,514 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 157,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 146,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 146,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 127,670 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 127,670 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,979 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 107,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,113 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,090 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 90,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,137 miles

oil leak

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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M297 XCM is a 1995 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 116,963 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 M297 XCM, 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 31 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 M297 XCM registered?

M297 XCM is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M297 XCM safe to buy?

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