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R576 MEB

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 MEB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2012 140,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 140,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,410 miles

front discs wearing (need replacing)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 110,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,055 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,793 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,761 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 47,761 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R576 MEB is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R576 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R576 MEB registered?

R576 MEB is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R576 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 MEB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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