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R115 BON

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,754 mi
Last recorded111,754 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 BON
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 111,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 101,862 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 101,862 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 95,031 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 89,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 82,605 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 82,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 76,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 76,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,391 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,391 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,699 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,068 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 56,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,953 miles

new rear wiper blade required

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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R115 BON is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R115 BON, 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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R115 BON is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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