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R140 KVA

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,279 mi
Last recorded127,279 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 KVA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 127,279 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 127,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 110,486 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 110,486 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,271 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,313 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KVA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R140 KVA, 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 R140 KVA registered?

R140 KVA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R140 KVA safe to buy?

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