MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
battery insercure
engine oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
battery insercure
engine oil leaks
battery insecure
engine oil leaks
offside door mirror slightly insecure
rear fuel pipes corroding
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
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R140 LHG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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