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S125 MRF

1999 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,231 mi
Last recorded123,231 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 MRF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 123,231 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 123,053 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 123,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 120,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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S125 MRF is a 1999 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 81,462 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 S125 MRF, 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 27 years old, this Rover 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S125 MRF registered?

S125 MRF is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S125 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 MRF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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