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R533 FWS

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,100 mi
Last recorded169,100 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 FWS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 169,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 169,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 160,408 miles

NS rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SRS light on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 160,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NS rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SRS light on

Tailgate does not latchg securely

Pass 9 Feb 2011 156,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 152,039 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 152,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 147,263 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 147,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 142,729 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 142,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 29 Jan 2007 137,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 132,144 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 132,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R533 FWS is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R533 FWS, 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 R533 FWS registered?

R533 FWS is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R533 FWS safe to buy?

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