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R574 MCE

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,815 mi
Last recorded119,815 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 MCE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 119,815 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test forward facing camera in view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,677 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,434 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,379 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,967 miles

all brake pipes greased

under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,025 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 52,020 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,433 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,646 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 51,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,305 miles

O/S REAR FOOTBRAKE NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 1 Dec 2008 50,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S REAR FOOTBRAKE NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,166 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,948 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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R574 MCE is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue 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 R574 MCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R574 MCE registered?

R574 MCE is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R574 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 MCE 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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