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R213 ORW

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 ORW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 104,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,508 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 89,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,915 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 66,915 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R213 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R213 ORW, 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 R213 ORW registered?

R213 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R213 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 ORW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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