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R388 CRL

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 CRL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 103,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

high level stoplight not working(not known if its connected)

nearside and offside front seatbelts slightly damaged and slightly frayed on edges

nearside and offside rear doorhandles sticky

Fail 9 May 2015 103,444 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

high level stoplight not working(not known if its connected)

nearside and offside front seatbelts slightly damaged and slightly frayed on edges

nearside and offside rear doorhandles sticky

underside muddy and difficult to inspect

Pass 16 May 2014 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes slightly out of balance

handbrake travel high near limit

nearside and offside front seatbelts slightly worn on edges

nearside front to rear brakepipe corroded but due to position am unable to tell how bad and would advise further inspection

Fail 10 May 2014 95,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside and offside front seatbelts slightly worn on edges

nearside front to rear brakepipe corroded but due to position am unable to tell how bad and would advise further inspection

some excess travel at parkbrake lever

Pass 9 May 2013 88,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

hanbrake travel high

surface rust on some brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2013 88,485 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing

surface rust on some brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2012 82,102 miles

corrosion around boot lid hinges

Fail 21 May 2012 82,035 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion around boot lid hinges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion at rear by tail gate hinges

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 25 May 2010 68,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion around boot hinges

Fail 25 May 2010 68,531 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion around boot hinges

Fail 27 May 2009 61,553 miles

rear numberplate discoloured

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on

front discs worn and wearlips to edges

high level brake light just half working

interior mirror loose

Pass 27 May 2009 61,553 miles

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

airbag light on

front discs worn and wearlips to edges

high level brake light just half working

interior mirror loose

rear numberplate discoloured

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 50,225 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,830 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,004 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

rear silencer corroded

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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R388 CRL is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R388 CRL, 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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R388 CRL is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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