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N212 FDH

1998 Rover 220

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,773 mi
Last recorded86,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 FDH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 84,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,652 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,117 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,274 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,614 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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N212 FDH is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N212 FDH, 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 N212 FDH registered?

N212 FDH is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is N212 FDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 FDH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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