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R227 JWV

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,566 mi
Last recorded69,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 JWV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,566 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,080 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,708 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 58,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,492 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,302 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,617 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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R227 JWV is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R227 JWV, 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 R227 JWV registered?

R227 JWV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R227 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 JWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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