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R204 CPP

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,169 mi
Last recorded110,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 CPP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 110,169 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 110,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 96,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R204 CPP is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R204 CPP, 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 R204 CPP registered?

R204 CPP is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R204 CPP safe to buy?

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