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R431 CFS

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,264 mi
Last recorded148,264 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 CFS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 148,264 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 148,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,693 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 137,693 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 127,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 127,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,102 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 123,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,476 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 119,613 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 119,601 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 113,258 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 23 Nov 2006 104,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 93,757 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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R431 CFS is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R431 CFS, 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 R431 CFS registered?

R431 CFS is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R431 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 CFS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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