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R138 CHD

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

162,904 mi
Last recorded162,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 CHD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 162,904 miles

corrosion on n/s sill

front no. plate badly cracked, rear no. plate loose

high level stop light partly inop

main brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre 2.6mm

nsr tyre 2mm worn very low inner edge

osf tyre 2mm

rear exhaust corroded and catching on suspension

windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2010 162,903 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on n/s sill

front no. plate badly cracked, rear no. plate loose

high level stop light partly inop

main brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre 2.6mm

nsr tyre 2mm worn very low inner edge

osf tyre 2mm

rear exhaust corroded and catching on suspension

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2010 162,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill.

front number plate badly cracked .

high level stop lights out.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm and worn more on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre 2mm .

o/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm and worn very badly on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking.

rear exhaust corroded and catching on suspension arm.

rear number plate loose.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 146,924 miles

STRONG ADVISE N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED & PUNCTURED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light partially inop

wipers worn

Fail 1 Jun 2009 146,924 miles

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED & PUNCTURED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light partially inop

wipers worn

Pass 1 May 2008 141,577 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light partially inop

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Apr 2008 141,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light partially inop

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2007 138,849 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 138,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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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R138 CHD is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R138 CHD, 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 R138 CHD registered?

R138 CHD is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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