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R623 YVC

1997 Rover 218

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,173 mi
Last recorded68,173 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 YVC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,173 miles

both cv boots perished

power steering pump and pipes damp

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,557 miles

air bag warning light on

nearside cv boot perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside headlight adjusting motor switching intermitantly

power steering hoses damp

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

air bag warning light on

nearside cv boot perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside headlight adjusting motor switching intermitantly

power steering hoses damp

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,537 miles

air bag warning light on

both cv boots perishing

power steering fluid down offside front inner wing

Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,259 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,259 miles

Air bag warning light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R623 YVC is a 1997 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R623 YVC, 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 R623 YVC registered?

R623 YVC is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R623 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 YVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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