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R4 WTF

1997 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,850 mi
Last recorded72,850 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 WTF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,794 miles

o/s cv boot clip/boot has a minor grease leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,624 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust close to fuel hose's

spare whel missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,401 miles

exhaust close to fuel hose's

spare whel missing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,345 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,126 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,853 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 71,849 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 68,479 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 68,451 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)

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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R4 WTF is a 1997 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R4 WTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R4 WTF registered?

R4 WTF is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R4 WTF safe to buy?

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