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R451 FGS

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 FGS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 98,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,038 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 96,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 77,447 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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R451 FGS is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R451 FGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R451 FGS registered?

R451 FGS is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R451 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 FGS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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