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R193 UVP

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,108 mi
Last recorded133,108 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 UVP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 133,108 miles

2 bulbs out in highline brake light

battery insecure

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 May 2012 133,104 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 bulbs out in highline brake light

battery insecure

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 130,107 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 127,416 miles

some h/line lights out, small nail o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2010 127,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some h/line lights out, small nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 123,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 120,128 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 120,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges suspect tracking out

Pass 12 May 2007 114,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 108,480 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 108,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

f/o/s tyre worn inside edge suspect tracking out

o/s and n/s outer cv boot poor condition cracking

r/n/s tyre on wear indiciators

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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R193 UVP is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R193 UVP, 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

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What year was R193 UVP registered?

R193 UVP is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R193 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 UVP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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