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R534 EMJ

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 EMJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,922 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,262 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,262 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,873 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,255 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 38,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R534 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R534 EMJ, 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 R534 EMJ registered?

R534 EMJ is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R534 EMJ safe to buy?

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