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R404 MTF

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,151 mi
Last recorded95,151 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 MTF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,151 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,136 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2015 92,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2015 92,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both side front (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 92,476 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 92,202 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 92,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 85,461 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 80,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007

parking brake free travel close to the limit

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,702 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R404 MTF is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R404 MTF, 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 R404 MTF registered?

R404 MTF is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R404 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 MTF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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