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R107 JVE

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,422 mi
Last recorded111,422 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 JVE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 111,422 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 111,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 111,024 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

req new rear wiper blade

Pass 15 Nov 2008 103,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 78,966 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 88,933 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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R107 JVE is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R107 JVE, 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 R107 JVE registered?

R107 JVE is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R107 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 JVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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