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R384 GBW

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

123,579 mi
Last recorded123,579 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 GBW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper stop light 1 out of 6 not working

Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,692 miles

Nearside mirror inscure

Offside Front Tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 25 Apr 2018 120,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside mirror inscure

Offside Front Tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all prescribed area slightly corroded

all suspension component corroded

cracks in n/s/r tyre

fuel pipes corroded over tank

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 118,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all prescribed area slightly corroded

all suspension component corroded

cracks in n/s/r tyre

fuel pipes corroded over tank

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all prescribed area slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 113,067 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,175 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,175 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 108,938 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 108,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 106,153 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,746 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 103,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 101,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 101,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 98,964 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 98,964 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 96,073 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,577 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 91,577 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,812 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside washers partially blocked

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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R384 GBW is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R384 GBW, 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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R384 GBW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 10 May 1998.

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