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R757 PCY

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,199 mi
Last recorded66,199 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 PCY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,199 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front inner rack end has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers smeary

both rear tyres slighty perished and split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,989 miles

high stop light not working

battery not held in

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,478 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r fuel pipes damaged and insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2009 52,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r fuel pipes damaged and insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,948 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,185 miles

front brake discs worn

front pads look low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,844 miles

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

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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R757 PCY is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R757 PCY, 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 R757 PCY registered?

R757 PCY is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R757 PCY safe to buy?

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