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R341 DOX

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 DOX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 91,208 miles

chip in screen

front tyres 3 mm 175 65 14 t

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2007 91,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

front tyres 3 mm 175 65 14 t

nearside anti rollbar link bushes splitting

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2006 75,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust centre section corroded & starting to blow

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

nearside front tyre worn on edge & low 2 mm

offside front c.v boot badly cracked

offside front tyre worn on edge & 3 mm 175 65 14 t

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2006 75,279 miles

exhaust centre section corroded & starting to blow

front anti roll bar bushes splitting

nearside front tyre worn on edge & low 2 mm

offside front c.v boot badly cracked

offside front tyre worn on edge & 3 mm 175 65 14 t

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2005 62,286 miles

both constant velocity boots cracked

exhaust centre section corroded

front anti roll bar dog bone bushes splitting

handbrake high

play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2005 62,286 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both constant velocity boots cracked

exhaust centre section corroded

front anti roll bar dog bone bushes splitting

handbrake high

play in steering rack

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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R341 DOX is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R341 DOX, 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 R341 DOX registered?

R341 DOX is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R341 DOX safe to buy?

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