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R468 WNF

1997 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,727 mi
Last recorded67,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 WNF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre low on tread (185-55-15v)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

One lamp of stop lamp strip not working

Slight free play at offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre low on tread (185-55-15v)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

One lamp of stop lamp strip not working

Slight free play at offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads close to legal limit.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 54,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,273 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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R468 WNF 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 R468 WNF, 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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R468 WNF is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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