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R47 PER

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,653 mi
Last recorded118,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 PER
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,407 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,211 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,469 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 88,469 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 64,444 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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R47 PER is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R47 PER, 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 R47 PER registered?

R47 PER is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R47 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 PER shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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