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R339 BDM

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 BDM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,031 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear join

slight binding on o/s front brake

Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear join

slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,297 miles

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

both rear doors wont open from inside

front brakes out of balance just within limits

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear joint

slight binding on o/s rear wheel

slight damage to n/s headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,327 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 90,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,511 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 87,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 84,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,655 miles

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

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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R339 BDM is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R339 BDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R339 BDM registered?

R339 BDM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R339 BDM safe to buy?

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