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R483 NSO

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 NSO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,997 miles

corrosion on offside front sill

offside front , slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2010 69,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion on offside front sill

offside front , slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,332 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,241 miles

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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R483 NSO is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R483 NSO, 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 R483 NSO registered?

R483 NSO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R483 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 NSO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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