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R324 HVV

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 HVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 131,334 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 127,958 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 127,958 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 124,969 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 124,309 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DAMAGED TO OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL † †

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON SIDEWALL

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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 HVV is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVV, 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 R324 HVV registered?

R324 HVV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R324 HVV safe to buy?

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