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R146 LNH

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,695 mi
Last recorded197,695 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 LNH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 197,695 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BOX MOUNT / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FLEXI / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S SILL / PIN HOLE IN N/S/F INNER CV BOOT / N/S/F CV BOOT PERRISHING / CORROASION ON N/S/F X O./S/R BRAKE PIPES / N/S/R TYRE 2MM /OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Apr 2012 181,241 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST / REAR BOX MOUNT / REAR BOX RUBBING ON REAR AXLE / BAD OIL LEAKS / WELD BEEN DONE ON BOTH OUTTER SILLS / SLIGHT CORRSION ON COIL SPRINGS /

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/F & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / N/S/R TYRE 2,8MM /

Fail 2 Apr 2012 181,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST / REAR BOX MOUNT / REAR BOX RUBBING ON REAR AXLE / BAD OIL LEAKS / WELD BEEN DONE ON BOTH OUTTER SILLS / SLIGHT CORRSION ON COIL SPRINGS /

SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/F & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES / N/S/R TYRE 2,8MM /

Pass 5 Mar 2011 170,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 162,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 154,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 154,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,109 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 139,109 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 113,371 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 113,370 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,386 miles

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

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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R146 LNH is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R146 LNH, 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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R146 LNH is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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