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R360 LHG

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,131 mi
Last recorded168,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 LHG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 168,131 miles

Battery insecure

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 24 Jul 2008 149,417 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 149,350 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 129,778 miles

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

rear centre lap belt missing

Fail 24 Jul 2007 129,778 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear centre lap belt missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 112,559 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 112,559 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres close to limit

offside front brake disc incorrect colour due to a possible brake bind fault

Pass 26 Jul 2005 95,855 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 95,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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R360 LHG is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R360 LHG, 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 R360 LHG registered?

R360 LHG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R360 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 LHG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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