MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,142 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel filler neck corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel filler neck corroded
dampness on p.a.s resovoir
exhaust flexi pipe poor condition
n/s/f brake pads worn low
n/s/r brake disc rusty
oil leak engine
slight perishing rear trailing arm bushes
slight play both track rod ends
small blow front exhaust
underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
dampness on p.a.s resovoir
exhaust flexi pipe poor condition
n/s/f brake pads worn low
n/s/r brake disc rusty
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge
oil leak engine
slight perishing rear trailing arm bushes
slight play both track rod ends
small blow front exhaust
underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
chips in front screen
metal brake pipe to the o/s/r flexy brake hose is rusty
rear brake discs in poor condition
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R132 EVC is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R132 EVC, 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 R132 EVC registered?
R132 EVC is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R132 EVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R132 EVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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