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R183 KVL

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 KVL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 119,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear axle beam slightly corroded

offside rear back plate slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 119,582 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear axle beam slightly corroded

offside rear back plate slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 114,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 111,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 102,120 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,618 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 94,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 84,805 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R183 KVL is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R183 KVL, 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 R183 KVL registered?

R183 KVL is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R183 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R183 KVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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