MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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outer sills starting to corrode
play in steering rack inner joints
rear brakes only just met requirements-recommend investigation
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside (low) parking brake,parking brake efficiency only just met.
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front washers working but operated via rear washer switch
O/S/F tyre wearing thin on inside edge
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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?
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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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