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R326 NTY

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 NTY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 135,530 miles

n/s sill beginning to corrode -- drivers mirror glass damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2010 135,530 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s sill beginning to corrode -- drivers mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2009 129,623 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 129,487 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 120,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 109,612 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 109,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 99,196 miles

front no plate separating

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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R326 NTY 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 R326 NTY, 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 R326 NTY registered?

R326 NTY is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R326 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 NTY 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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