CarVerify

Free Car Check

R664 UWG

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,763 mi
Last recorded113,763 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 UWG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 113,763 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 113,763 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,062 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,731 miles

centre brake light inop

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes + n/s/r

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,731 miles

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

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

centre brake light inop

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes + n/s/r

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,642 miles

corrosion starting in some brake pipes

high level brake light inop

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge but outside centre 3/4 [175/65/14t]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,357 miles

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge [175/65/14t]

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,355 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion starting in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge [175/65/14t]

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,564 miles

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight blow on exhaust back box

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,812 miles

n/s+o/s/r brake pipes corroded

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,951 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 57,945 miles

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

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

unable to check top of engine+front underside properly due to covers

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
Full Rover 220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R664 UWG is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R664 UWG, 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

How do I check the history of R664 UWG?

You can check the full history of R664 UWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R664 UWG registered?

R664 UWG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R664 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R664 UWG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R664 UWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R664 UWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.