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R991 AAK

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,203 mi
Last recorded133,203 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 AAK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 133,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 133,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 132,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle very dry on under body and suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle very dry on under body and front and rear suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2017 132,622 miles

all four tyres have surface cracks

vehicle very dry on under body and suspenion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,493 miles

vehicle very dry on underbody and on suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2014 131,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 131,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle very dry on underbody and suspension.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,966 miles

vehicle very dry on underbody and suspension.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 130,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 129,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 125,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 125,221 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 123,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 122,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 117,125 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 117,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R991 AAK is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R991 AAK, 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 R991 AAK registered?

R991 AAK is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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