MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST AND ON COMPONENTS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion in boot area near hinges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Radiator deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear parking brake reading low
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
brake pedal has a lot of travel
fuel tank filler pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal has a lot of travel
fuel tank filler pipes corroded
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant level low
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
radiator corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
radiator corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
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R254 BNH is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R254 BNH, 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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R254 BNH is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 20 October 1997.
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