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R221 MOJ

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 MOJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,703 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 92,073 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,285 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 88,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,223 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 83,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both reverse lights flashing with engine running showing white light to rear

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,803 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,921 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 60,081 miles

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

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

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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R221 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R221 MOJ, 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 R221 MOJ registered?

R221 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R221 MOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 MOJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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