1997 Rover 218 1.8L Petrol · R960 FJW
1997 Rover 218 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2009.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 218
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R960 FJW Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 20/01/2009
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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