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R568 XOC

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,316 mi
Last recorded81,316 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 XOC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 81,316 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 81,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,031 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,324 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,892 miles

Battery insecure

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,892 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,956 miles

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

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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R568 XOC is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R568 XOC, 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 R568 XOC registered?

R568 XOC is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R568 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R568 XOC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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