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R469 JJE

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,767 mi
Last recorded70,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 JJE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,614 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,382 miles

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

o/s/r tyre spliting

Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre spliting

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,550 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 44,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,659 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,860 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,860 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

mirror covers missing

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,677 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,737 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 26,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,745 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 24,720 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R469 JJE is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R469 JJE, 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 R469 JJE registered?

R469 JJE is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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