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P764 MHP

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 MHP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,822 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,116 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,620 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 98,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 95,203 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 95,203 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 90,259 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 84,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 84,493 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 76,785 miles

slight play in steering column

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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P764 MHP is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P764 MHP, 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 P764 MHP registered?

P764 MHP is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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