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R317 JCW

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,534 mi
Last recorded105,534 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 JCW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2006 105,534 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

brake pipes covered in gresae

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 20 Sep 2005 91,299 miles

both front driveshaftboots starting to perish

brake pipes covered in grease and plastic covers

front number plate damaged but o.k

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

slirht play ininner rack joints

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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R317 JCW is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R317 JCW, 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 R317 JCW registered?

R317 JCW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R317 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 JCW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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