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R165 WOM

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 WOM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,559 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,949 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f backing plate corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 85,942 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes coroded slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

front cv boots cracken

Fail 4 Dec 2007 82,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,950 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 79,249 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 79,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R165 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R165 WOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R165 WOM registered?

R165 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R165 WOM safe to buy?

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