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R315 CGP

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,899 mi
Last recorded146,899 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 CGP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 146,899 miles

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

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

NS sill shows signs of corrosion

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)

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2013 141,307 miles

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

NS sill shows signs of corrosion

Fail 29 May 2013 141,307 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

NS sill shows signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 136,360 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

No acceleration detected

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

n/s sill shows signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2012 136,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

No acceleration detected

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

n/s sill shows signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2011 120,822 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 120,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,318 miles

rear seat belts unable to be checked due to rear seats being loaded at time of test

screen washer jets partially blocked

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,318 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts unable to be checked due to rear seats being loaded at time of test

screen washer jets partially blocked

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,294 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deterioring

slight play in end of offside of steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2009 83,294 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deterioring

slight play in end of offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,017 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,009 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight mis shape

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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R315 CGP is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R315 CGP, 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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R315 CGP is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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