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R365 MFL

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,917 mi
Last recorded163,917 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 MFL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 163,917 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

handbrake has slightly advanced travel

Fail 19 Mar 2015 156,543 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear chassis showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 156,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear chassis showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 148,292 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 148,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 141,309 miles

advise corrosion starting on nearside rear inner side seal

advise slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2012 133,343 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,663 miles

advise nearsde front tyre near limit

Pass 22 Mar 2010 118,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 106,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,406 miles

advise drivers door mirror slightly lose

Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,285 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 70,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,137 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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R365 MFL is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R365 MFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R365 MFL registered?

R365 MFL is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R365 MFL safe to buy?

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