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R265 HNO

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 HNO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2013 134,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

3x nails in nsr tyre

all springs corroded

chips in windscreen

damage all over vehicle

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

suspention link bushes worn and split

Pass 2 Dec 2012 132,567 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

sills corroded

slight wear in lower arm ball joints

wear in steering and suspension bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2011 129,475 miles

bad oil leaks

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to sills

turbo covered in oil

Fail 30 Dec 2011 129,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad oil leaks

coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to sills

turbo covered in oil

Pass 30 Dec 2010 124,276 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 124,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 120,520 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 120,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyrelow inflated

Fail 24 Dec 2008 118,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front antiroll bar link bushes starting to crack

both front c.v gaitors starting to perrish

Pass 24 Dec 2008 118,403 miles

both front antiroll bar link bushes starting to crack

both front c.v gaitors starting to perrish

Pass 18 Dec 2007 116,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 116,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 115,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 28 Dec 2005 110,078 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 110,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R265 HNO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R265 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 R265 HNO registered?

R265 HNO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R265 HNO safe to buy?

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