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R598 ANP

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,589 mi
Last recorded106,589 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 ANP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,391 miles

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

surface rust to both rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2009 94,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

surface rust to both rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth& worn on inner tread

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth& worn on inner tread

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,587 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

movement noted osf steering rack

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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R598 ANP is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R598 ANP, 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 R598 ANP registered?

R598 ANP is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R598 ANP safe to buy?

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