MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both sills and arches rusting
front exaust bolt sheared
rad poor
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rad in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
hand brake travel close to max
n/s front relucter ring cracked
n/s gear box seal leaking
o/s handbrake efficiency down
rad in poor condition
front tyres worn low and perished
radiator in poor condition
rear tyres perished
slight leak from n/s gearbox seal
slight play in o/s track rod arm
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres worn low and perished
radiator in poor condition
rear tyres perished
slight leak from n/s gearbox seal
slight play in o/s track rod arm
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S525 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 S525 MJW, 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.
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How do I check the history of S525 MJW?
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What year was S525 MJW registered?
S525 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 6 January 1999.
Is S525 MJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S525 MJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S525 MJW have outstanding finance?
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