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R114 BVG

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 BVG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,107 miles

2 of 6 centre stop lamp bulbs out

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both outer sills

play in nearside track rod end

rear heat sheild insecure

rear number plate seperating

slight leak on nearside front shock absorber

travel + play in handbrake

Fail 29 Nov 2012 98,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

2 of 6 centre stop lamp bulbs out

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both outer sills

offside front brake discs heavily corroded

play in nearside track rod end

rear heat sheild insecure

rear number plate seperating

slight leak on nearside front shock absorber

travel + play in handbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,250 miles

2 of 6 centre stop lamp bulbs out

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Both outer c.v boots perrished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear+ offside front tyre pressures low

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate seperating

Travel+ slight sideways play in parking brake lever

Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,250 miles

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Both outer c.v boots perrished

2 of 6 centre stop lamp bulbs out

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear+ offside front tyre pressures low

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate seperating

Travel+ slight sideways play in parking brake lever

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorber slightly leaking

both outer handbrake cables split

exhaust repaired with paste

play in offside steering rack ball joint

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,273 miles

both front shock absorber slightly leaking

both outer handbrake cables split

exhaust repaired with paste

play in offside steering rack ball joint

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,668 miles

Corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 6 Oct 2009 85,648 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 28 Oct 2008 84,077 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded

Outer c.v boots perrished

Play in offside steering rack joint

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,077 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Exhaust very thin and corroded

Outer c.v boots perrished

Play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,637 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 79,720 miles

advise n/s & o/s headlight adjusters insecuer to headlight unit

advise n/s/r & O/S/R INDICATORS PALE

Pass 20 Jul 2005 78,025 miles

Off side rear tyre nailed.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R114 BVG is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R114 BVG, 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 R114 BVG registered?

R114 BVG is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R114 BVG safe to buy?

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