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R232 JDL

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,986 mi
Last recorded126,986 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 JDL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 126,986 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 108,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,456 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,593 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 81,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,957 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,957 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,029 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 64,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,676 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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R232 JDL is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R232 JDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R232 JDL registered?

R232 JDL is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R232 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 JDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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