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DLZ 4018

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4018
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,076 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 128,076 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 119,105 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 119,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,966 miles

both n/s and o/s outer sills weak.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 109,875 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both n/s and o/s outer sills weak.

Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,214 miles

both front tyres low on edges.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 92,041 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)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

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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DLZ 4018 is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DLZ 4018, 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

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What year was DLZ 4018 registered?

DLZ 4018 is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DLZ 4018 safe to buy?

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