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R457 KVA

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 KVA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,805 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 94,805 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,339 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,339 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,422 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 64,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,410 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 57,111 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 50,308 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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R457 KVA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R457 KVA, 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 R457 KVA registered?

R457 KVA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R457 KVA safe to buy?

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