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R312 ORW

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,296 mi
Last recorded71,296 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 ORW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,696 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,676 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,197 miles

corosion on brake pipes

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak from both front shox

Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

corosion on brake pipes

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak from both front shox

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,654 miles

slight leak from both front shox

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,530 miles

oil filter corroded

slight leak from both front struts

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,476 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,110 miles

surface corosion on brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,990 miles

nsf tyre worn. brake pipes corroded

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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R312 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R312 ORW, 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 R312 ORW registered?

R312 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R312 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 ORW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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