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R238 HDS

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,741 mi
Last recorded203,741 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 HDS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 203,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 198,034 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 198,034 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 189,389 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 189,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 181,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 181,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 179,177 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 179,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 169,131 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 157,886 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 150,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 136,153 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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R238 HDS is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey 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 R238 HDS, 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 R238 HDS registered?

R238 HDS is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R238 HDS safe to buy?

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