MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front section exhaust blowing near to legal limit
front to rear metal brake pipe bent out of shape but is secure
offside mirror damaged to legal limit
rear flasher bulbs faded recomend renewal
rear section exhaust rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front section exhaust blowing near to legal limit
front to rear metal brake pipe bent out of shape but is secure
offside mirror damaged to legal limit
rear flasher bulbs faded recomend renewal
rear section exhaust rusty
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front to rear metal brake pipe bent out of shape due to under body impact
offside mirror cracked
rear number plate deteriorated near to legal limit
slight seepage from power steering pump and hoses
front to rear metal brake pipe bent out of shape due to under body impact
offside mirror cracked
rear number plate deteriorated near to legal limit
slight seepage from power steering pump and hoses
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R405 PTH is a 1997 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R405 PTH, 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 R405 PTH registered?
R405 PTH is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 2 December 1997.
Is R405 PTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R405 PTH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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