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R140 LHG

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

228,101 mi
Last recorded228,101 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 LHG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 228,101 miles

bad engine oil leak contaminating under side of vehicle

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s steering rack end as play

rear seats down not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Fail 28 Oct 2010 228,101 miles

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

bad engine oil leak contaminating under side of vehicle

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s steering rack end as play

rear seats down not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Pass 28 Oct 2009 223,447 miles

battery insercure

engine oil leaks

Fail 28 Oct 2009 223,446 miles

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

battery insercure

engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2008 203,105 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

offside door mirror slightly insecure

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2008 203,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

offside door mirror slightly insecure

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2007 181,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 157,671 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 157,669 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 128,113 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 128,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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R140 LHG is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R140 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

R140 LHG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R140 LHG safe to buy?

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