MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,899 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
center mirror missing
nearside rear wheel is binding slightly
vehicle condition is generally in a VERY poor state
An item not tested (Manual)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
center mirror missing
nearside rear wheel is binding slightly
vehicle condition is generally in a VERY poor state
front no plate poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R261 ORU is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R261 ORU, 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 R261 ORU?
You can check the full history of R261 ORU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R261 ORU registered?
R261 ORU is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R261 ORU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R261 ORU shows 3 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.
Does R261 ORU have outstanding finance?
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