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R763 MOK

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,137 mi
Last recorded129,137 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 MOK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 129,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 111,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,590 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,145 miles

handbrake travel

minor marks to windscreen

minor pas oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,900 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 73,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,767 miles

*O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT*

BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS PERRISHING

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING

REAR TYRES SPEED RATINGS DIFFERENT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

Fail 25 Jan 2008 72,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS PERRISHING

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODING

*O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT*

REAR TYRES SPEED RATINGS DIFFERENT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,748 miles

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

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

f/o/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Jul 2005 62,421 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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R763 MOK 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 73.7%.

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 R763 MOK, 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 R763 MOK registered?

R763 MOK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R763 MOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 MOK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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