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R668 WOM

1998 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,967 mi
Last recorded74,967 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 WOM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,967 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,440 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 69,433 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 63,346 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 53,587 miles

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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R668 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R668 WOM, 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 R668 WOM registered?

R668 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R668 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 WOM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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