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R163 WOM

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,564 mi
Last recorded119,564 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 WOM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 119,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,849 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,995 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 102,990 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,628 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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R163 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R163 WOM, 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 R163 WOM registered?

R163 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R163 WOM safe to buy?

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