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R449 XOA

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,179 mi
Last recorded194,179 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 XOA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 194,179 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight corrosion both rear arches

Fail 15 Apr 2010 194,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

slight corrosion both rear arches

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 172,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 156,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 130,956 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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R449 XOA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R449 XOA, 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 R449 XOA registered?

R449 XOA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R449 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 XOA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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