MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake ballance close to failing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 JFM is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 R189 JFM, 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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R189 JFM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 5 May 1998.
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