CarVerify

Free Car Check

R94 JFR

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 JFR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 57,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2023 54,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 53,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,634 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,423 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,608 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 45,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,375 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,250 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,215 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,143 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R94 JFR is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R94 JFR, 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 R94 JFR?

You can check the full history of R94 JFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R94 JFR registered?

R94 JFR is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R94 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 JFR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R94 JFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R94 JFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.