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R567 MEB

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,257 mi
Last recorded140,257 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 MEB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 135,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 129,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 124,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,529 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 117,529 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,027 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,711 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 82,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,658 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 58,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,730 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 52,730 miles

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

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

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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R567 MEB is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R567 MEB, 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 R567 MEB registered?

R567 MEB is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R567 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R567 MEB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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