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R118 BJC

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,745 mi
Last recorded153,745 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 BJC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 153,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 153,613 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 143,442 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 129,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 117,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 117,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 103,232 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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R118 BJC is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 103,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 BJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R118 BJC registered?

R118 BJC is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R118 BJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 BJC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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