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R97 PWN

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 PWN
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,080 miles

high level brake light some bulbs out

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,230 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 61,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear tyer is becoming perished on the inside wall

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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R97 PWN is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R97 PWN, 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 R97 PWN registered?

R97 PWN is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R97 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 PWN shows 9 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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