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M17 PKH

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,735 mi
Last recorded165,735 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 PKH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 165,735 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 165,735 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 164,788 miles

battery insecure

cooling fan has dropped of mounting

front cv boots heavily cracked

power steering belt heavily cracked

when was timing belt last changed?????

Fail 6 Feb 2008 164,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

cooling fan has dropped of mounting

front cv boots heavily cracked

power steering belt heavily cracked

rear side lamps dim

when was timing belt last changed?????

Pass 9 Oct 2006 149,351 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 149,351 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M17 PKH is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M17 PKH, 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 M17 PKH registered?

M17 PKH is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is M17 PKH safe to buy?

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