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R335 EJL

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 EJL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,592 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS PLATTED (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion BOTH OUTER SILLS PLATTED (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 50,877 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,239 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 24,239 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R335 EJL is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R335 EJL, 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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R335 EJL is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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