MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres perished.
front number plate loose.
off side rear tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres perished.
front number plate loose.
off side rear tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge.
centre exhaust corroded
nearside & offside rear tyres perished
slight cracking /perishing to near side and offside rear tyres
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges (approaching legal limit)
near side and offside rear tyres slight perishing /cracking due to age
slight corrosion centre exhaust pipe along welded seam (not leaking) also rear exhaust box
near side and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges (approaching legal limit)
near side and offside rear tyres slight perishing /cracking due to age
slight corrosion centre exhaust pipe along welded seam (not leaking) also rear exhaust box
slight cracking around offside rear outer side wall of tyre
front brake pads getting low †front brakes imbalanced
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R398 YVC is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R398 YVC, 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 R398 YVC registered?
R398 YVC is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R398 YVC safe to buy?
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