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R752 KJW

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 KJW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 98,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,293 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficency 18%

Pass 7 May 2019 97,910 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 96,704 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,033 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,276 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

movement to both front top coil spring caps,when jacked up

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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R752 KJW is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R752 KJW, 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

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What year was R752 KJW registered?

R752 KJW is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R752 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 KJW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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