MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear bumper insecure
Oil leak
battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R169 TAO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R169 TAO, 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 R169 TAO registered?
R169 TAO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R169 TAO safe to buy?
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