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R246 HNO

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,617 mi
Last recorded137,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 HNO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 137,617 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 136,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 127,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 121,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 115,164 miles

o/s/f mirror damaged but rear veiw not badly efective

Fail 23 May 2008 115,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f mirror damaged but rear veiw not badly efective

Pass 25 May 2007 108,064 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 100,286 miles

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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R246 HNO 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R246 HNO, 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 R246 HNO registered?

R246 HNO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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