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R33 DMB

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 DMB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,197 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,357 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 102,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 102,173 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
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R33 DMB is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R33 DMB, 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 R33 DMB registered?

R33 DMB is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R33 DMB safe to buy?

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