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P675 NWC

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,894 mi
Last recorded138,894 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 NWC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 138,894 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 138,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 138,883 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 120,157 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 120,157 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 116,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 101,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 98,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 90,596 miles

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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P675 NWC is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P675 NWC, 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 P675 NWC registered?

P675 NWC is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P675 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P675 NWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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