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R156 EBU

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 EBU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 122,311 miles

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER HAS SLIGHT MIST OF OIL

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 115,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 115,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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R156 EBU is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R156 EBU, 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 R156 EBU registered?

R156 EBU is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R156 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 EBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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