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R276 WOM

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,307 mi
Last recorded156,307 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 WOM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 156,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 149,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 143,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 137,291 miles

battery insecure

both front outer c.v boots starting to perish

rear indicators whitish

rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode/greased for now

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight split on nearside wiper blade/clearing screen o.k

wipers not parking auyomatically

Fail 9 Sep 2006 137,290 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

both front outer c.v boots perishing/not split at time of test

rear indicators slightly whitish

rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight split on nearside wiper blade/clearing screen o.k

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 1 Sep 2006 137,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

both front outer c.v boots perishing/not split at time of test

rear indicators slightly whitish

rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode/greased for now

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight split on nearside wiper blade/clearing screen o.k

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 24 Aug 2005 130,716 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 19 Aug 2005 130,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R276 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R276 WOM, 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 R276 WOM registered?

R276 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R276 WOM safe to buy?

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