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R140 DOK

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 DOK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,988 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 100,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 95,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 78,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 56,015 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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R140 DOK is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R140 DOK, 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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R140 DOK is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R140 DOK safe to buy?

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