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R151 EJV

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,409 mi
Last recorded202,409 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 EJV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 202,409 miles

FRONT AND MIDDLE EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6MM

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 177,076 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 177,076 miles

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

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 155,539 miles

both sides front outter c,v boots cracking.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 155,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

both sides front outter c,v boots cracking. †off side front tyre worn down to 2mm. †both sides rear tyres worn down to the legal limit of 1,6mm

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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R151 EJV is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R151 EJV, 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 R151 EJV registered?

R151 EJV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R151 EJV safe to buy?

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