MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
srs light on
water and oil leaks
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
osr brake noisy
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osr brake noisy
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R790 BWX is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R790 BWX, 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 R790 BWX registered?
R790 BWX is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 3 December 1997.
Is R790 BWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R790 BWX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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