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R274 FFU

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,493 mi
Last recorded187,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 FFU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 187,493 miles

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

o/s/f cv gaitor cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jan 2012 187,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

o/s/f cv gaitor cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 180,960 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 180,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 177,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 177,601 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 171,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 167,359 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 167,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 148,650 miles

BOTH MAIN FUEL PIPES FROM TANK ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2005 125,452 miles

The off side front shock absorber is weaker than the Near Side unit.

The off side outer CV boot is perrished

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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R274 FFU is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R274 FFU, 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 R274 FFU registered?

R274 FFU is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R274 FFU safe to buy?

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