MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight age cracking showing on n/s/r tyre side wall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight age cracking showing on n/s/r tyre side wall
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R143 LGJ is a 1997 Rover 218 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R143 LGJ, 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 R143 LGJ registered?
R143 LGJ is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 14 October 1997.
Is R143 LGJ safe to buy?
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