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R570 DLG

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,054 mi
Last recorded62,054 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 DLG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,929 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 46,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,297 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 39,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,182 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 34,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,280 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 203,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,668 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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R570 DLG 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 78.6%.

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 R570 DLG, 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 R570 DLG registered?

R570 DLG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R570 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R570 DLG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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