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R139 JFV

1998 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,688 mi
Last recorded62,688 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 JFV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front fog ligth not working

offside mirror has crack

Fail 12 Jan 2011 57,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly crack

Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,484 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr slight nosie?

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,536 miles

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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R139 JFV is a 1998 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R139 JFV, 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.

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What year was R139 JFV registered?

R139 JFV is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R139 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 JFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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