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R665 UWG

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 UWG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 122,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 112,280 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 106,547 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

one light source in high level brake lamp not functioning.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 7 Feb 2007 106,547 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both o/s position lamps and both registration plate lamps come on with ignition.

one part of high level brake lamp not functioning.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,346 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R665 UWG is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R665 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.

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What year was R665 UWG registered?

R665 UWG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R665 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 UWG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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