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R482 DJV

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,353 mi
Last recorded152,353 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 DJV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 152,353 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 152,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 136,061 miles

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

near side mirror missing

wiper moter loose in bracket

Pass 17 Mar 2008 119,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wiper moter insucurely mounted to its bracket

Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,469 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 102,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,934 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 86,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight blow from exhaust at frot flexie pipe

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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R482 DJV is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R482 DJV, 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 R482 DJV registered?

R482 DJV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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