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R419 CCP

1998 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,273 mi
Last recorded164,273 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 CCP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 164,273 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on, exhaust rattle, battery insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 164,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on, exhaust rattle, battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 165,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 156,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 150,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 142,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 142,834 miles

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

Various brakepipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2009 133,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 133,774 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 122,301 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 122,301 miles

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

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

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 111,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 100,225 miles

both rear outer brake pipes corroding †osr main brake pipe corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2006 100,206 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both side rear outer brake pipes corroded

bulbs out on high level stop light

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

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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R419 CCP is a 1998 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R419 CCP, 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 R419 CCP registered?

R419 CCP is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R419 CCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 CCP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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