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R352 XOF

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,628 mi
Last recorded124,628 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 XOF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,628 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,079 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 94,073 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,601 miles

outer sills poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2008 89,899 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 89,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,272 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 76,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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R352 XOF is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R352 XOF, 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 R352 XOF registered?

R352 XOF is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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