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R249 JNV

1998 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,897 mi
Last recorded134,897 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 JNV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 134,897 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 131,665 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn evenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 131,665 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn evenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 127,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of power steering fliud supply pipes at reservoir areas damp

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 28 Feb 2013 127,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of power steering fliud supply pipes at reservoir areas damp

nearside front tyre devoid of tread areas of inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 13 Mar 2012 122,987 miles

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

Oil leak (filter area?).

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,761 miles

Oil leak

offside headlight lense condensated, but not effecting beam image at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2010 113,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside headlight lense condensated, but not effecting beam image at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,972 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 108,972 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some bulbs not working in centre brake light.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,691 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 90,373 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 89,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Off side headlamp is damaged but is secure at time of test

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 69,687 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread and are perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2005 51,937 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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R249 JNV is a 1998 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R249 JNV, 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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R249 JNV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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