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R481 CHD

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,800 mi
Last recorded127,800 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 CHD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 127,800 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2010 127,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 126,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 124,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 120,702 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 120,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 117,646 miles

Offside mirror glass broken but clearly not affecting view too rear.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 117,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside mirror glass broken but clearly not affecting view too rear.

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

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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R481 CHD is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R481 CHD, 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 R481 CHD registered?

R481 CHD is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R481 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 CHD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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