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R345 HOB

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 HOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing away from inner and outer edges o/s front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 81,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing away from inner and outer edges o/s front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilary belt cracking

off side rear service brake poor compared to near side

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 14 Oct 2011 56,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilary belt cracking

front tyres wearing edges

off side rear service brake poor compared to near side

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,570 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,570 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,709 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 42,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,156 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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R345 HOB is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R345 HOB, 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 R345 HOB registered?

R345 HOB is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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