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R409 LTE

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,230 mi
Last recorded86,230 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 LTE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2008 86,230 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

slight wear on inner and outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,230 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

slight wear on inner and outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,677 miles

engine undersheild some damage

o/s/f outer tyre 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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R409 LTE is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R409 LTE, 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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How do I check the history of R409 LTE?

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What year was R409 LTE registered?

R409 LTE is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R409 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 LTE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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