MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front numberplate damaged
uneven wear to front tyres
wear/perishing in general to rear suspension bushes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advanced corrosion to both rear main suspension bush casings.
Advanced uneven wear to both rear tyres.
Advanced wear to front discs and pads.
Corrosion in general to exhaust system.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlamp aim is slightly low.
Nearside wing mirror glass is cracked.
Note. Amount of mud under vehicle has hindered the test.
Note. Engine undertray is loose and insecure.
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump appears oily.
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
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P718 GBL is a 1997 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P718 GBL, 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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P718 GBL is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 19 June 1997.
Is P718 GBL safe to buy?
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