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R140 HFL

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,519 mi
Last recorded99,519 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 HFL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,519 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,855 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 94,853 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,024 miles

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

exhaust back box rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Feb 2013 91,023 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,779 miles

srs light showing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 80,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,605 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 76,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,938 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 72,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,373 miles

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

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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R140 HFL is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R140 HFL, 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 R140 HFL registered?

R140 HFL is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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