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R319 MOK

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,069 mi
Last recorded102,069 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 MOK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 102,069 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 102,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 101,874 miles

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

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 95,758 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 89,388 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,388 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,571 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 82,571 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2006 82,531 miles

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

front pads low

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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R319 MOK is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R319 MOK, 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 R319 MOK registered?

R319 MOK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R319 MOK safe to buy?

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