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R167 ERW

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 ERW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2008 140,302 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 129,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,790 miles

front pads low †offside front door mirror glass cracked †damage to offside outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2005 92,905 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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R167 ERW 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 100%.

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 R167 ERW, 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

How do I check the history of R167 ERW?

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What year was R167 ERW registered?

R167 ERW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R167 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 ERW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R167 ERW have outstanding finance?

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