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R143 JBB

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,997 mi
Last recorded99,997 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 JBB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,997 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 99,997 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 93,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,214 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 75,889 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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R143 JBB is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R143 JBB, 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 R143 JBB registered?

R143 JBB is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R143 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 JBB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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