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R174 ECX

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,073 mi
Last recorded129,073 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 ECX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 129,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 129,061 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,926 miles

Oil leak

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

engine light on.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 107,225 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,300 miles

N/S/F wheel binding slightly

O/S/R Wheel binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,888 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 101,888 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 99,574 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 99,574 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 97,045 miles

O/S/F outer c.v.boot starting to split

Fail 14 Jan 2008 97,045 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 94,540 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 91,577 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 91,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R174 ECX is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R174 ECX, 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 R174 ECX registered?

R174 ECX is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R174 ECX safe to buy?

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