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R53 KRF

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,437 mi
Last recorded154,437 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 KRF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 154,437 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre rear seatbelt jams

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 147,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges(will not last long)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 140,000 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2007 140,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2006 125,222 miles

Oil leak

oil cooler pipes corroded badly and leaking oil

Fail 1 Aug 2006 125,222 miles

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

Oil leak

oil cooler pipes corroded badly and leaking oil

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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R53 KRF is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R53 KRF, 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 R53 KRF registered?

R53 KRF is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R53 KRF safe to buy?

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