MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear number plate deteriating
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s steering rack slight play
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s steering rack slight play
rear number plate deteriating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear number plate deteriating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear number plate deteriating
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 XOC is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R178 XOC, 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 R178 XOC registered?
R178 XOC is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R178 XOC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R178 XOC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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