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P331 VWT

1997 Rover 218

Black Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 VWT
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2006 102,310 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P331 VWT is a 1997 Rover 218 in Black with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 P331 VWT, 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 P331 VWT registered?

P331 VWT is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P331 VWT safe to buy?

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