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R368 SDF

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,918 mi
Last recorded130,918 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 SDF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 130,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 127,519 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 127,519 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 119,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 113,661 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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R368 SDF is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R368 SDF, 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 R368 SDF registered?

R368 SDF is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R368 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 SDF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R368 SDF have outstanding finance?

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