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R173 KCK

1998 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 KCK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,456 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,349 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 110,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,730 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 98,918 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2012 97,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 93,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 90,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 88,767 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 86,162 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 83,409 miles

Alternator belt cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R173 KCK is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R173 KCK, 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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R173 KCK is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R173 KCK safe to buy?

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