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R775 XWR

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,270 mi
Last recorded41,270 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 XWR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 41,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 40,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 38,656 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 38,656 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 37,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,046 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,719 miles

wipers poor

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2005

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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R775 XWR is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R775 XWR, 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 R775 XWR registered?

R775 XWR is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R775 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 XWR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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