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R433 UKE

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,888 mi
Last recorded108,888 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 UKE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,587 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,557 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,518 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 95,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 91,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,480 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2008 89,474 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,888 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,860 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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R433 UKE is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R433 UKE, 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 R433 UKE registered?

R433 UKE is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R433 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 UKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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