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R475 FAR

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,837 mi
Last recorded133,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 FAR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 133,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,532 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,089 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished Passenger side washer jet slightly blocked. Oil leak from engine. Some bulbs in high level brake light n/w Slight movement in off side rear s/absorber lower bush

Fail 29 Jan 2008 113,089 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished Passenger side washer jet slightly blocked. Oil leak from engine. Some bulbs in high level brake light n/w Slight movement in off side rear s/absorber lower bush

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,140 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 134,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak from engine.

Both outer CV boots are very perished.

Offside rear tyre is perishing quite badly at shoulders.

Plastic undertray is partially insecure.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 94,704 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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R475 FAR is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R475 FAR, 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 R475 FAR registered?

R475 FAR is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R475 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 FAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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