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R380 MNR

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,795 mi
Last recorded154,795 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 154,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 148,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2024 148,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 148,624 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Well in excess of requirements (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 139,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2023 139,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing loose all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 139,371 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2021 138,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside and nearside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,779 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 136,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded inside front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 135,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 135,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 132,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 132,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,587 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 131,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 130,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,260 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 126,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,923 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 119,054 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 119,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 112,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,329 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,490 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 107,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 103,197 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 103,197 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,929 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 97,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,600 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 92,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 83,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,305 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 MNR is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R380 MNR, 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 MNR is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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