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R810 APV

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 APV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 113,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 113,042 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 107,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 101,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 94,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 89,076 miles

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 84,721 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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R810 APV is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R810 APV, 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 R810 APV registered?

R810 APV is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R810 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 APV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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