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R531 ENT

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,652 mi
Last recorded155,652 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 ENT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 155,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 155,652 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 143,572 miles

slight binding offside front brake

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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R531 ENT is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R531 ENT, 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 R531 ENT registered?

R531 ENT is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R531 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 ENT shows 3 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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