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R454 SDG

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,468 mi
Last recorded160,468 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 SDG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 160,468 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake reading slighty lower than offside rear brake reading

Fail 11 Aug 2009 160,468 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake reading slighty lower than offside rear brake reading

Pass 6 Aug 2008 154,521 miles

o/s outer sill rusted and holes but not within 30cm of mounting

Fail 5 Aug 2008 154,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s outer sill rusted and holes but not within 30cm of mounting

Pass 1 Aug 2007 142,393 miles

front outter c.v boots in poor condition

poor vaccum assisstance from servo

rear tyres near limit

slight play in front track rod end

Pass 20 Jun 2006 133,556 miles

engine oil leaks

front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

front outter cv boots in poor condition

o/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

slight play in n/s front track rod end

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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R454 SDG is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R454 SDG, 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

How do I check the history of R454 SDG?

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What year was R454 SDG registered?

R454 SDG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R454 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 SDG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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