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R29 LPN

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,643 mi
Last recorded141,643 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 LPN
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 141,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

accident damage to n/s outer sill and n/s/f door

both door mirror plastic surrounds damaged

both outer cv boots cracked

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s screenwash poor

o/s/r whhel arch corroded

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s door mirroe has some damage.

N/s headlamp has some damage.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s door mirroe has some damage.

N/s headlamp has some damage.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 118,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight wear in o/s steering rack end.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 118,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight wear in o/s steering rack end.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,512 miles

N/s headlamp cracked and mounting broken.

Oil leak from power steering.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,622 miles

both front tyres getting low tread at 3mm

n/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear exhaust pipe corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2010 95,621 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low tread at 3mm

n/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear exhaust pipe corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,063 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s headlamp aim on min height setting

n/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3mm

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

small stone chip in drivers side of windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2009 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s headlamp aim on min height setting

n/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3mm

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

small stone chip in drivers side of windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,901 miles

N/s dip headlamp on min setting and unable to adjust, advise attention.

N/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,886 miles

N/s headlamp fixing brackets cracked.

O/s/f tyre has a low tread depth on inner edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,815 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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R29 LPN is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R29 LPN, 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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R29 LPN is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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