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R142 DFS

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,496 mi
Last recorded132,496 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 DFS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 132,496 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 132,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R142 DFS is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R142 DFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R142 DFS registered?

R142 DFS is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R142 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 DFS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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