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R335 ORW

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 ORW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,307 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,304 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,869 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 68,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,250 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 65,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,953 miles

condensation in n/s/r cluster

rear washer inop

tailgate corroaded on hinges

Fail 23 Jan 2008 53,926 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

condensation in n/s/r cluster

rear washer inop

tailgate corroaded on hinges

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,963 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 40,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,699 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,699 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R335 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220 in White 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 R335 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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What year was R335 ORW registered?

R335 ORW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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