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R494 POE

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

230,357 mi
Last recorded230,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 POE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2010 230,357 miles

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

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

fuel lines over fuel tank corroded but not excessive

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 230,357 miles

fuel lines over fuel tank corroded but not excessive

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 224,891 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 224,858 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 213,081 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 213,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn

nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushes splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R494 POE is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R494 POE, 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 R494 POE registered?

R494 POE is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R494 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 POE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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