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R151 KEJ

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,986 mi
Last recorded143,986 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 143,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and offside rear tyres both worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 143,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and offside rear tyres both worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 119,970 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 112,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and slightly perished

offsaide rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,883 miles

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes from flexis to wheel cylinders

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2009 96,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 96,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,946 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 77,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,062 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,966 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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 KEJ is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R151 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

R151 KEJ is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R151 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 KEJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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