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R187 XOA

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,629 mi
Last recorded162,629 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 XOA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 162,629 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brakes only just met requirements-recommend investigation

Fail 29 Sep 2015 162,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

outer sills starting to corrode

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brakes only just met requirements-recommend investigation

Pass 18 Oct 2014 156,139 miles

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

nearside (low) parking brake,parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 156,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 148,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,929 miles

Front washers working but operated via rear washer switch

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 25 Oct 2012 140,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front washers working but operated via rear washer switch

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2011 134,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

accident damage o/s/r above exhaust

front washers work on rear washer switch

n/s handbrake outer cable rubbing on body

o/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 26 Oct 2010 129,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2009 122,683 miles

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

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

damage to boot floor

slight play in rack

Fail 9 Sep 2009 122,655 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

damage to boot floor

slight play in rack

Pass 6 Jan 2009 120,494 miles

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

Nearside front tyre pressure low.

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

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

Park brake performance just passed, offside rear wheel performance lower than expected.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 120,481 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)

Nearside front tyre pressure low.

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

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

Park brake performance just passed, offside rear wheel performance lower than expected.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 109,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 105,483 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 105,483 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 101,263 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 101,263 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R187 XOA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R187 XOA, 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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R187 XOA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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