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R118 AWT

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,483 mi
Last recorded132,483 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 AWT
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 132,483 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 132,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 119,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 109,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,646 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 99,646 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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R118 AWT is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R118 AWT, 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

How do I check the history of R118 AWT?

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What year was R118 AWT registered?

R118 AWT is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R118 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 AWT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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