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R566 JCD

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,080 mi
Last recorded147,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 JCD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 147,080 miles

o/s track rod worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 147,060 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s track rod worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 137,486 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 137,485 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 131,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 117,986 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,701 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in off side inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Sep 2008 94,861 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 90,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,729 miles

Air bag warning light on

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2005 78,966 miles

Exhaust blow from back box

Exhaust mid section to back box joint corroded

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake travell

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

Power steering oil leak

Slight movement in offside inner rack joint

Fail 16 Aug 2005 78,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust mid section to back box joint corroded

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake travell

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

Power steering oil leak

Slight exhaust blow from back box

Slight movement in offside inner rack joint

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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R566 JCD is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R566 JCD, 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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R566 JCD is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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