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R137 KRF

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,930 mi
Last recorded178,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 KRF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 178,930 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 27 Jan 2016 178,929 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked 175 65 14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked 175 65 14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 156,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 156,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 147,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 140,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 126,348 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 122,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 122,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

SCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKE FLUID+OIL LEVELS LOW.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.STEERING RACK WORN.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 119,566 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 119,566 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 118,231 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 118,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

RACK WORN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

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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R137 KRF is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R137 KRF, 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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R137 KRF is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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