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R372 WEY

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,767 mi
Last recorded141,767 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 WEY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 141,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes undersealed

vehicle fully undersealed before test

Pass 8 Nov 2011 132,992 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 130,885 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 130,885 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,429 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 12,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 124,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 121,529 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 118,439 miles

brake pipes to front flexys starting to rust

brake pipes to rear flexys starting to rust

minor play in streeing rack

offside rear tyre punctured

power streeing pipes damp

Pass 10 Nov 2005 110,910 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 110,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R372 WEY is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R372 WEY, 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 R372 WEY registered?

R372 WEY is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R372 WEY safe to buy?

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