MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery secured with cable ties
Corrosion through out
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck ()
Nearside Front Hole in lower wing. Not structural
Nearside Rear Bumper lose. But still secure
Offside Front Castle nut secured with lock tight
Offside Front Hole in lower wing. Not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Split pin missing from castle nut on bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion through out
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler neck ()
Nearside Front Hole in lower wing. Not structural
Nearside Rear Bumper lose. But still secure
Offside Front Hole in lower wing. Not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/f lower ball joint locking device missing
o/s/f wing corroded
o/s/r chassis corroding
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/f lower ball joint locking device missing
o/s/f wing corroded
o/s/r chassis corroding
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outersills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outersills.o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front roll bar link bushes deteriorating
exhaust deteriorating
fuel filler pipes corroding
rear roll bar mount brackets corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil misting on engine
Front roll bar bushes perishing
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on front suspension components
corrosion on rear suspension components
engine and gearbox oil leaks
outer sills showing signs of corrosion previous repairs
front link pin bushes perished
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
n/s/r tyre badly cracked and nail in tread
o/s/r shocker damp
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
rear indicators fading
very bad oil leaks
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
front link pin bushes perished
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
n/s/r tyre badly cracked and nail in tread
o/s/r shocker damp
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
rear indicators fading
very bad oil leaks
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front link pin bushes perished
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
n/s/r tyre badly cracked and nail in tread
o/s/r shocker damp
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
rear indicators fading
very bad oil leaks
corrosion and damage to body panels
different size tyres front and rear
front drop link bushes perished
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/r indicator faded
o/s/r shocker damp
rear trailing arm bushes perished and worn
very bad oil leaks
both rear radius arm pivot bushes badly unbonded & split not allowing any movement
brake fluid level low
clutch juddering badly when taking up drive
corrosion dents & scratches to various body panels
front & rear coil springs corroded
front anti roll bar link bushes split & perished
front number plate slightly de-laminated
heavy surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails
item removed from rear view mirror
offside rear indicator lense deteriorated
power steering fluid low
various heavy oil leaks
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
both rear radius arm pivot bushes badly unbonded & split not allowing any movement
brake fluid level low
clutch juddering badly when taking up drive
corrosion dents & scratches to various body panels
front & rear coil springs corroded
front anti roll bar link bushes split & perished
front number plate slightly de-laminated
heavy surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails
item removed from rear view mirror
offside rear indicator lense deteriorated
power steering fluid low
various heavy oil leaks
coil springs corroded
cracking to both rear tyres
damage to wheel trims
front and rear tyres diffrent sizes
fuel filler nack corroded
o s f tyre wearing in side edge
oil leaks
play in boith rear link bars
play in o s steering rack
previous wellding to both sills
under body corroded
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
coil springs corroded
cracking to both rear tyres
damage to wheel trims
front and rear tyres diffrent sizes
fuel filler nack corroded
o s f tyre wearing in side edge
oil leaks
play in boith rear link bars
play in o s steering rack
previous wellding to both sills
under body corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from engine and gearbox
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre side wall cracked and tread depth near legal limits
Coolant pipe near front right wheel arch is heavily corroded
Front and rear tyre profiles different
Gearbox leaking oil from left driveshaft seal
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear left tyre wall begining to crack
Coolant pipe near front right wheel arch is heavily corroded
Front and rear tyre profiles different
Gearbox leaking oil from left driveshaft seal
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear left tyre wall begining to crack
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
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M897 TUM is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
Across all 1994 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 121,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M897 TUM, 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 32 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M897 TUM is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 18 August 1994.
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