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R709 LOK

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,942 mi
Last recorded99,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 LOK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2008 99,942 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006
Fail 3 Jul 2006 87,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 79,329 miles

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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R709 LOK is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver 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 R709 LOK, 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 R709 LOK registered?

R709 LOK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R709 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 LOK 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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