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S543 MJW

1999 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 21881,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 MJW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 50,420 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 50,420 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 47,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 47,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 45,301 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 45,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,907 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,061 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,210 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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S543 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S543 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S543 MJW registered?

S543 MJW is a 1999 Rover 218, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S543 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S543 MJW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S543 MJW have outstanding finance?

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