MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil lick
Oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
both front outer c.v boots perished
n/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s front brake effort fluctuating
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s front brake effort fluctuating
front brake pads worn to 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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R259 LVV is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R259 LVV, 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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How do I check the history of R259 LVV?
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What year was R259 LVV registered?
R259 LVV is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 7 April 1998.
Is R259 LVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R259 LVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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