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R538 VKK

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,847 mi
Last recorded176,847 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 VKK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 176,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside headlamp adjuster poor operation,offside sill welding suspect ?? brake pipes poorly fitted touching suspension mounts,

tyre inflation ?? ns front wheel tyre damaged,nearside sill coroded,suspension bushes worn,exhaust centre mount split,

Fail 20 May 2014 176,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

tyre inflation ?? ns front wheel tyre damaged,nearside sill coroded,suspension bushes worn,exhaust centre mount split,

Pass 28 May 2013 173,238 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 173,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 167,271 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm & worn inner edge.

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly.

Offside outer CV gaitor pinholed.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 163,205 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 163,205 miles

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

Auxiliary drive belt shredding, tensioner collapsing.

Pass 10 May 2010 155,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 143,466 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,919 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 132,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Drivebelt cracking.

Nearside front tyre 3mm, offside front tyre 2-4mm.

Offside front & nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,037 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 113,191 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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R538 VKK is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R538 VKK, 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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R538 VKK is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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