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R180 GVA

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,910 mi
Last recorded120,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 GVA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,910 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 120,774 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,493 miles

srs light on

Fail 19 Jan 2013 107,298 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecured

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SRS / Airbag light stays on indicating a system malfunction.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 99,222 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,222 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes need service

Pass 23 Nov 2009 95,291 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding main drive belt cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2009 95,291 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding main drive belt cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,724 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,545 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 86,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,287 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 78,653 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 78,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R180 GVA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R180 GVA, 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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R180 GVA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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