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R124 REO

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,024 mi
Last recorded56,024 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 REO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,024 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded and getting weak

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front and rear road wheels corroded

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2018 56,024 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded and getting weak

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front and rear road wheels corroded

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perrished

both rear wheel rims surface corrosion

n/s front outer sill getting weak

Fail 13 Feb 2017 55,157 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perrished

both rear wheel rims surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,896 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill getting weak

rear exhaust getting weak and blowing slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 52,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F TYREB CRACKED IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear washer inop

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F TYREB CRACKED IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear washer inop

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 48,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear washer going inside tailgate

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 146,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip on scrren out of swept area

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,897 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,499 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 37,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise. front brake imbalance 20% (max 25%)

advise. n/s front brake bindind

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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R124 REO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R124 REO, 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 R124 REO registered?

R124 REO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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