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R814 CDL

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,516 mi
Last recorded109,516 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 CDL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,950 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 101,948 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brakes slightly binding

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,913 miles

body work corroded

front tyres perished and worn on n/s/f

slight binding on n/s/r

slight binding on o/s/f

under body corroded

windscreen poor

Fail 7 Aug 2014 101,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body work corroded

front tyres perished and worn on n/s/f

slight binding on n/s/r

slight binding on o/s/f

under body corroded

windscreen poor

Pass 23 Apr 2011 101,882 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edge

slight play in stearing arms

windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,808 miles

adv::: slight binding adv::: both front ant roll bar bushers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2009 98,910 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 98,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 86,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 68,339 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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R814 CDL is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R814 CDL, 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 R814 CDL registered?

R814 CDL is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R814 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 CDL shows 16 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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