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R404 YVC

1997 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,696 mi
Last recorded61,696 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 YVC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,696 miles

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Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

os wiper torn,corrosion to roof panel.r indicators faded,dampness at ps pump,rear exh` corroded,osr tyre nailed,underguards fitted,cv boots det,brake pipes covered,plat is steering,

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,265 miles

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Fail 11 Aug 2006 51,265 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)

arch and crossmember guards fitted

minor play in steering

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

rear indicators fading

Pass 15 Aug 2005 42,416 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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R404 YVC is a 1997 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R404 YVC registered?

R404 YVC is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R404 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 YVC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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