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R175 MOJ

1998 Rover 220

Maroon Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,116 mi
Last recorded88,116 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 MOJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,116 miles

Both sills surface corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald and almost through to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,091 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 77,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,496 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,494 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,412 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,262 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,045 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,426 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 51,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,796 miles

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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R175 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 220 in Maroon with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R175 MOJ, 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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R175 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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