MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
rear brakes noisey
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 CHE is a 1997 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R553 CHE, 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 R553 CHE registered?
R553 CHE is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R553 CHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 CHE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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