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R260 HNO

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,906 mi
Last recorded143,906 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 HNO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 143,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 14 Sep 2012 134,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 134,368 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,528 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 123,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside c.v boot perished but not leaking grease at time of test

front offside c.v boot repaired by glue but not leaking grease at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2009 109,514 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

spare tyre soft

Pass 31 Jul 2008 105,986 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust system rusty but not leaking at time of test

front nearside tyre wearing on inner and outer edges tread close to limit at time of test

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge but still legal at time of test

rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge but still legal at time of test

rear offside tyre worn on inner edge tread on limit at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,280 miles

rear offside tyre wearing on inner edge but still legal at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 83,796 miles

front nearside and offside cv boots perished.

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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R260 HNO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R260 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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R260 HNO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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