MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
damage to car
oil leak
rear no plate starting to deteriate
airbag light staying on
end play in steering rack
excessive damage to offside but front and rear doors shutting securely
nearside rear tyre inside edge devoid of tread
oil leaks
spare tyre worn low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
airbag light staying on
end play in steering rack
excessive damage to offside but front and rear doors shutting securely
nearside rear tyre inside edge devoid of tread
oil leaks
spare tyre worn low
airbag light staying on
end play in steering rack
front tyres wearing low inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f tyre on limit
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R215 NDF is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R215 NDF, 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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What year was R215 NDF registered?
R215 NDF is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R215 NDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R215 NDF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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