MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 UKE is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R218 UKE, 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 R218 UKE?
You can check the full history of R218 UKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R218 UKE registered?
R218 UKE is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R218 UKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R218 UKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R218 UKE have outstanding finance?
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