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R324 BFM

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,712 mi
Last recorded162,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 BFM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 162,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 158,026 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres badly split in tread

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2009 158,026 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres badly split in tread

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2008 146,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 27 Sep 2008 146,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 1 Oct 2007 130,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 120,203 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 120,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R324 BFM is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red 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 R324 BFM, 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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R324 BFM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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