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R42 JVA

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 JVA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 117,732 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 111,907 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 105,294 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 105,283 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,255 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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R42 JVA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey 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 R42 JVA, 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 R42 JVA registered?

R42 JVA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R42 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 JVA 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.

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