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R375 MBF

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,568 mi
Last recorded151,568 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 MBF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 151,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 147,718 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,572 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 143,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 141,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 139,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 136,521 miles

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2009 135,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 135,639 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

water leak from hose

Pass 14 May 2008 131,962 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

poss fuel leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 130,883 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 130,868 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 125,575 miles

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

offside of steering rack worn

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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R375 MBF is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R375 MBF, 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 R375 MBF registered?

R375 MBF is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R375 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 MBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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