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R134 DWT

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 DWT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 121,470 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Left hand front tyre worn to limit. Advise replacement.

Left hand mirror glass loose.

Metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

P.A.S/ Alt drive belt perished.

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake discs corroded.

Left hand front tyre worn to limit. Advise replacement.

Left hand mirror glass loose.

Metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

P.A.S/ Alt drive belt perished.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,442 miles

Battery loose.

Drive belt perished for PAS and alternator.

Front brake discs corroded.

Metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Right hand rear tyre perished.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 114,442 miles

Battery loose.

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Drive belt perished for PAS and alternator.

Front brake discs corroded.

Metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Right hand rear tyre perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,175 miles

advise front disc`s for corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2011 110,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 101,310 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach any ply or cords

Fail 11 Jul 2009 101,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach any ply or cords

Pass 10 Jul 2008 94,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,736 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 69,562 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 69,312 miles

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

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

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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R134 DWT is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R134 DWT, 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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R134 DWT is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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