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R490 KHR

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,998 mi
Last recorded106,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 KHR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,998 miles

Corrosion on both outer sills but not holed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight tear on N/S wiper end

Fail 20 Jul 2012 106,998 miles

Corrosion on both outer sills but not holed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight tear on N/S wiper end

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,391 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 102,391 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,444 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 97,444 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,065 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 95,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,984 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,932 miles

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

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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R490 KHR is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R490 KHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R490 KHR registered?

R490 KHR is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R490 KHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 KHR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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