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R135 OYS

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 OYS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 148,362 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all wneel arches corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2009 147,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all wneel arches corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 144,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 143,991 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 143,583 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on both rear arches

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,580 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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R135 OYS is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R135 OYS, 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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R135 OYS is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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