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R64 DOK

1997 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,375 mi
Last recorded47,375 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 DOK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake flexi hose furrels corroded

door sill covers fitted

engine oil leak

metal brake pipes covered in mud and paint,slightly corroded

osf seat belt buckle stiff

osf tyre pressure low

rear brake pads low

slight play from steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,983 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,464 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 41,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded in places

interior mirror insicure

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside front tyre pressure appears low

Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,791 miles

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

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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R64 DOK is a 1997 Rover 218 in Red 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 R64 DOK, 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 R64 DOK registered?

R64 DOK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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