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R109 DWT

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 DWT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,366 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,366 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 29,293 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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R109 DWT is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R109 DWT, 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 R109 DWT registered?

R109 DWT is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R109 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 DWT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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