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R508 NKV

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,210 mi
Last recorded121,210 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 NKV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

o/s/r exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 104,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tracking is needed due to uneven tyre wear.

handbrake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

n/s/f tyre is starting to wear,ok at test.

o/s/r exhaust back box is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,384 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,320 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has slight inner edge wear.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,791 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 74,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 71,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,173 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 58,614 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 58,614 miles

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

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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R508 NKV is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R508 NKV, 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 R508 NKV registered?

R508 NKV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R508 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 NKV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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