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R164 RPY

1998 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 RPY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,405 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 90,401 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2010 89,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 88,691 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 88,691 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 85,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 80,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 77,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 77,014 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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R164 RPY is a 1998 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R164 RPY, 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 R164 RPY registered?

R164 RPY is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R164 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 RPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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