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P997 DPF

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,418 mi
Last recorded95,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 DPF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2007 95,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,174 miles

Exhaust CAT rattling

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

Near side rear brake binding slightly

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

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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P997 DPF is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P997 DPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P997 DPF registered?

P997 DPF is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P997 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 DPF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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