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R952 VKK

1997 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,767 mi
Last recorded75,767 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 VKK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,443 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,887 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,853 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,993 miles

near side front c.v. boot starting to crack

near side front headlight condesated

near side rear tyre punctured

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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R952 VKK is a 1997 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R952 VKK, 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 R952 VKK registered?

R952 VKK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R952 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 VKK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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