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R30 DAH

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 DAH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades spliting ON MOT LIMITS

damage to n/side headlight lens

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,986 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 81,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,030 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 65,030 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R30 DAH is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R30 DAH, 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 R30 DAH registered?

R30 DAH is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R30 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 DAH shows 9 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.

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