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R518 POE

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,553 mi
Last recorded81,553 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 POE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,553 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 81,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel on limit

n/s rear tyre low on tread & starting to crack

o/s front tyre tread on legal limit

o/s rear tyre starting to crack along tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,302 miles

slight cuts in near side rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,302 miles

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

slight cuts in near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,494 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,991 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 47,991 miles

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

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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R518 POE is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R518 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 R518 POE registered?

R518 POE is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R518 POE safe to buy?

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