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R73 TTR

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 TTR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,586 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT CV GAITERS PERISHED

BOTH FRONT DROPLINK BUSHES PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR ON INNER EDGES

DIFFERENT PROFILE TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR AXLES

DRIVERS SEAT HAS SOME MOVEMENT IN BACK REST

FRONT DISCS PITTED

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS TARNISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY LOAD BEARING MEMBER

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR DISCS PITTED

SOME CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

STEERING COLUMN UPPER BUSH/BEARING HAS SOME PLAY

WATER PUMP LEAKING

Fail 26 Mar 2012 114,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT CV GAITERS PERISHED

BOTH FRONT DROPLINK BUSHES PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR ON INNER EDGES

DIFFERENT PROFILE TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR AXLES

DRIVERS SEAT HAS SOME MOVEMENT IN BACK REST

FRONT DISCS PITTED

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS TARNISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY LOAD BEARING MEMBER

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR DISCS PITTED

SOME CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

STEERING COLUMN UPPER BUSH/BEARING HAS SOME PLAY

WATER PUMP LEAKING

Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers poor wipe

clunk felt in steering when turning

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,473 miles

exhaust system in poor condition throughout with minor blows

nearside rear radius arm centre bush starting to debond

slight play in steering column universal joints

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2008 99,471 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition throughout with minor blows

nearside rear radius arm centre bush starting to debond

slight play in steering column universal joints

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2007
Fail 4 May 2007

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 85,371 miles

front number plate chipped and fading

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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R73 TTR is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R73 TTR, 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 R73 TTR registered?

R73 TTR is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R73 TTR safe to buy?

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