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R154 MFL

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 MFL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside SLIGHT CORROSION OUTER SILL

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside SLIGHT CORROSION OUTER SILL

Pass 4 May 2018 108,695 miles

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

Nearside slight corrosion outer sill

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside slight corrosion outer sill

Fail 3 May 2018 108,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside slight corrosion outer sill

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside slight corrosion outer sill

Pass 3 May 2017 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 103,385 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 99,330 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 93,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 87,648 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 87,641 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 84,704 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 84,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 79,900 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 79,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 75,281 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 70,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 70,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 65,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R154 MFL is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R154 MFL, 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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R154 MFL is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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