MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R131 SFX is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 83,580 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R131 SFX, 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 28 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R131 SFX?
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What year was R131 SFX registered?
R131 SFX is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R131 SFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 SFX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R131 SFX have outstanding finance?
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