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R248 LVC

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 LVC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 114,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 111,348 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 111,343 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 108,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 106,761 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 106,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 105,696 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 104,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 98,858 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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R248 LVC is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red 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 R248 LVC, 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 R248 LVC registered?

R248 LVC is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R248 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 LVC 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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