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R730 TOJ

1997 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 TOJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 87,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2007 80,637 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 80,637 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 May 2006 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2006 74,461 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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R730 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R730 TOJ, 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 R730 TOJ registered?

R730 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R730 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 TOJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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