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R732 APV

1997 Rover 218

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,687 mi
Last recorded100,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 APV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 100,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 100,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 97,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,646 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,113 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 95,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior mirror missing

Pass 24 May 2006 89,123 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 89,123 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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R732 APV is a 1997 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R732 APV, 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 R732 APV registered?

R732 APV is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R732 APV safe to buy?

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