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R146 PWR

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,148 mi
Last recorded124,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 PWR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 123,418 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 122,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 122,145 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 120,942 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 120,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 118,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 118,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 111,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,636 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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R146 PWR is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R146 PWR, 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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R146 PWR is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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