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R275 AOO

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,055 mi
Last recorded126,055 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 AOO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 126,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and n ear side fron t headlamps show low light out-put.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are virtually bald at the edge.

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 126,055 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and n ear side fron t headlamps show low light out-put.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are virtually bald at the edge.

off and near side rear tyres are perished.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 113,639 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlamps light output low.

near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter is starting to perish.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish/crack and show splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows extensive play.

undershield fitted.

various power assited steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 14 Feb 2009 113,639 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlamps light output low.

near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter is starting to perish.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish/crack and show splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows extensive play.

undershield fitted.

various power assited steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 103,502 miles

1 bulb at high level stop lamp inoperative.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lower engine area shows oil contamination.

near side front position lamp dim.

near side outer sill shows distortion.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off side front headlamp dip beam shows low light output/beam image weak.

off side rear tyre perished/splits.

steering rack shows play.

undershield fitted.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 92,112 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 92,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1 bulb at high level stop lamp inoperative.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

auxillary drive belt grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion.

near side front tyre shows uneven wear at the tread and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors are fitted.

off side front tyre shows uneven wear at the tread and is bald at the edge.

off side frront wiper blade split.

steering rack shows play.

under shield fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 79,840 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 79,837 miles

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

1 bulb at high level stop lamp inoperative.

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

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

auxillary drive belt grooves split.

damage to near side outer sill.

freeplay at steering wheel.

front anti-roll bar off and near side link arm bushs show deterioration.

front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

front service brakes show inbalance.

front wiper blades smearing the front screen.

headlamp glass protectors fitted.

oil leak

play at steering rack.

undershield fitted.

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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R275 AOO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R275 AOO, 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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R275 AOO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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