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R712 XNO

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,554 mi
Last recorded121,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 XNO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 121,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 121,415 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 112,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,188 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,550 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 71,256 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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R712 XNO is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R712 XNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R712 XNO?

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What year was R712 XNO registered?

R712 XNO is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R712 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 XNO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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