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R464 TPX

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 TPX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2009 60,007 miles

Both front wipers=Smearing slightly

Front number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Off side front steering=Slight play in system

Off side rear lamp=Water ingress

Rear number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2009 60,007 miles

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

Both front brakes=Binding slightly

Both front wipers=Smearing slightly

Front number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Off side front steering=Slight play in system

Off side rear lamp=Water ingress

Rear number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2008 59,879 miles

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

front registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 57,694 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,297 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens water filled

Pass 16 Nov 2005 56,176 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 56,176 miles

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)

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

nail in tyre

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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R464 TPX is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green 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 R464 TPX, 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 R464 TPX registered?

R464 TPX is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R464 TPX safe to buy?

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