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R529 LRR

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,429 mi
Last recorded211,429 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 LRR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2012 211,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 202,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 193,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 173,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 154,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 137,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 115,646 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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R529 LRR is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R529 LRR, 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 R529 LRR registered?

R529 LRR is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R529 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 LRR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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