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R380 ATM

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,681 mi
Last recorded25,681 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 ATM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 25,681 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 24,615 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearsie and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside headlight adjuster motor makes noise

offside front steering rack boot damp

slight knocking when rocking the steering

Fail 2 Dec 2024 24,603 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearsie and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

abs kicks in when rear wheels are in brake rollers

nearside headlight adjuster motor makes noise

offside front steering rack boot damp

slight knocking when rocking the steering

Pass 13 Dec 2023 23,721 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal feels a little spongy

noise from headlight adjuster motors

Fail 8 Dec 2023 23,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal feels a little spongy

noise from headlight adjuster motors

Pass 12 Sep 2020 23,713 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 23,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 23,373 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 23,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 22,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,247 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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R380 ATM is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R380 ATM, 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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R380 ATM is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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