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R652 DBU

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

121,852 mi
Last recorded121,852 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 DBU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 121,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 121,852 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 121,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

nail in o/s/r tyre

unable to check n/s front to rear metal brake pipe above fuel tank

wipers not parking

Fail 17 Oct 2008 111,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,131 miles

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

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

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 16 Oct 2007 103,853 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 103,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,644 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 96,604 miles

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

185/65 tyres on front 175/65 on rear

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

both number plates starting to fade

brake fluid low

power steering belt badly cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 89,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R652 DBU is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R652 DBU, 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 R652 DBU registered?

R652 DBU is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R652 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 DBU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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