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P32 FEC

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,969 mi
Last recorded109,969 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 FEC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 109,969 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,976 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 105,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,218 miles

advise trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,633 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 76,873 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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P32 FEC is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P32 FEC, 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 P32 FEC registered?

P32 FEC is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P32 FEC safe to buy?

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