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R118 HEC

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,541 mi
Last recorded28,541 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,541 miles

Nearside Front PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 28,541 miles

Nearside Front PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WHEEL CHANGED OVER (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 28,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 28,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded and hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded and hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 27,356 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 26,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jul 2013 24,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,645 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 23,644 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,281 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 21,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre is cracking all over

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre rear belt missing

drivers seat is slightly loose

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,148 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 17,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 15,530 miles

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 HEC is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R118 HEC, 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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R118 HEC is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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