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R268 JWV

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

209,701 mi
Last recorded209,701 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 JWV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 209,701 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 209,701 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 203,257 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 103,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 195,456 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 195,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 185,729 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2010 185,685 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked

multi v belt fraying

Pass 11 Feb 2009 174,133 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 174,133 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 160,504 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 160,308 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 145,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 145,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2006 128,116 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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R268 JWV is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R268 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R268 JWV registered?

R268 JWV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R268 JWV safe to buy?

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