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R334 JBB

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,737 mi
Last recorded99,737 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 JBB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 99,737 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 99,737 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,297 miles

n/s cv boot starting to split

rear exhaust corroded + small hole

spare tyre defective

tracking check due o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2009 90,089 miles

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

n/s cv boot starting to split

rear exhaust corroded + small hole

spare tyre defective

tracking check due o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,486 miles

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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R334 JBB is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R334 JBB, 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 R334 JBB registered?

R334 JBB is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R334 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 JBB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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