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R298 ORW

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,740 mi
Last recorded176,740 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 ORW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 176,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside cill corroded

offside cill corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 165,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 165,374 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 143,737 miles

coil springs corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

o/s/r trye on limit on inner edge recomend replacement a.s.a.p

pin hole in o/s/f c.v boot

stone chips in windscreen.

unable to inspect brake pipes fully due to being heavily coated.

underside of vehicle heavily coated.

Pass 7 May 2009 128,523 miles

offside rear tyre low

oil leaks

os front outer cv boot perished

os rear metal brake pipe staring to perish

play in steering

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 4 May 2009 128,490 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f c.v boot perished and starting to split.

o/s/r tyre wearing low

play in steering o/s

Pass 3 May 2008 107,665 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 107,105 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,398 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2007 86,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,462 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R298 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R298 ORW, 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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R298 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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