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R527 HOK

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,874 mi
Last recorded214,874 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 HOK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 214,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 208,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s front outer c/v gatior starting to perrish

Fail 22 May 2013 208,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front outer c/v gatior starting to perrish

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 195,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 179,972 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 179,630 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)

Pass 22 May 2010 149,546 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner track rods

Pass 19 May 2009 117,292 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2009 117,232 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 90,932 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 16 Feb 2008 90,913 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,585 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

drivers window not working

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2007 87,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

drivers window not working

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2006 74,300 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear spoiler loose on boot lid.done.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,300 miles

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

rear spoiler loose on boot lid.done.

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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R527 HOK is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue 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 R527 HOK, 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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R527 HOK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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