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R356 AAW

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,596 mi
Last recorded164,596 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 AAW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 164,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,377 miles

Near side rear a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 153,035 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Near side rear a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,749 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,847 miles

Both front wiper blades torn.

N/s/front o/s/front suspension anti-roll bar link bar rubbers splitting.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Split pins in both front suspension bottom ball joints deteriorated.

different sized tyres front and rear.

oil leaks from engine.

outer casing of n/side handbrake cable split.

rear screen wash not working.

Pass 5 May 2012 116,102 miles

front & rear tyres are different sizes

has oil leak

suspect split pins for the nuts in both bottom ball joints to be missing - recomend check & fit if needed

Pass 1 May 2012 116,020 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 116,020 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,780 miles

off side seat belt fray

rear tyres incorrect size

Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side seat belt fray

rear tyres incorrect size

Pass 5 May 2010 105,809 miles

both axle bushes mounts slightly corroded

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

centre stop light covered by tape

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside outersill slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2010 105,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both axle bushes mounts slightly corroded

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside outersill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

thread lock fitted to lower ball joints nuts

Fail 29 Apr 2009 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,547 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,101 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 81,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,550 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,550 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R356 AAW is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R356 AAW, 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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R356 AAW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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