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R158 YOO

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,897 mi
Last recorded136,897 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 YOO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 132,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 131,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 131,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 131,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 127,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2005 115,984 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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R158 YOO is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R158 YOO, 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 R158 YOO registered?

R158 YOO is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R158 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 YOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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