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R28 AOG

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 AOG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,906 miles

Front wipers spilt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view crack in n/s mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 82,906 miles

Front wipers spilt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view crack in n/s mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 75,162 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 27 May 2015 75,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 70,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,739 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,366 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,358 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre slightly worn from outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,358 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly worn from outer wall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,525 miles

o/s rear tyre side waal weak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,525 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s rear tyre side waal weak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,378 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os ns rear indecater lenes fading

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 131,981 miles

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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R28 AOG is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R28 AOG, 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 R28 AOG registered?

R28 AOG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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