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R299 UVP

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,654 mi
Last recorded129,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 UVP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,654 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 129,654 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,300 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 124,295 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 108,263 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 108,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 96,340 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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R299 UVP is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R299 UVP, 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 R299 UVP registered?

R299 UVP is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R299 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 UVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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