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R354 BWU

1997 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,994 mi
Last recorded78,994 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 BWU
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,994 miles

some play offside steering rack track rod

Fail 11 Mar 2010 78,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some play offside steering rack track rod

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,438 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 69,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 65,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,653 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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R354 BWU is a 1997 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R354 BWU, 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 R354 BWU?

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What year was R354 BWU registered?

R354 BWU is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R354 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 BWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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