MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,124 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge slightly
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge slightly
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
CAM BELT history?
Fan belt worn and cracking.
CAM BELT history?
Fan belt worn and cracking.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R205 RFR is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R205 RFR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R205 RFR?
You can check the full history of R205 RFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R205 RFR registered?
R205 RFR is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R205 RFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R205 RFR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R205 RFR have outstanding finance?
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