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R203 MDF

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,419 mi
Last recorded174,419 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 MDF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 174,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 174,419 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 165,344 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 157,721 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 157,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 144,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 133,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 127,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 121,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 112,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 104,994 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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R203 MDF 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 81.8%.

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 R203 MDF, 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 R203 MDF registered?

R203 MDF is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R203 MDF safe to buy?

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