MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery clamp missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery clamp missing
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust has slight blows.
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R345 WUY is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 R345 WUY, 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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R345 WUY is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 6 February 1998.
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