MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,514 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
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)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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