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R388 LOD

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,091 mi
Last recorded155,091 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 LOD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 155,091 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints-no free play detected at steering wheel

wheel arches corroded-no sharp prejections.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 152,186 miles

Offside Rear outer sill surface corroded

Rear Inner sills surface corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 152,186 miles

Offside Rear outer sill surface corroded

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

Rear Inner sills surface corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 149,672 miles

Nearside Rear Upper corrosion to doorstep/sill-not within 12 inches of load bearing/seat belt anchorage.

Offside slight play in steering rack arm

Outer surface corrosion to sills

Rear Inner surface corrosion to sills

Fail 2 Dec 2016 149,672 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper corrosion to doorstep/sill-not within 12 inches of load bearing/seat belt anchorage.

Offside slight play in steering rack arm

Outer surface corrosion to sills

Rear Inner surface corrosion to sills

Pass 15 Dec 2015 148,476 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack arm

Rear Inner sills surface corroded.

coil springs corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 148,476 miles

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

Offside slight play in steering rack arm

Rear Inner sills surface corroded.

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

coil springs corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 147,145 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Noice/slight oil leak around power steering pump

Not all bulbs working in centre rear stop light

Signs of rust offside outer sill at rear

Fail 21 Nov 2014 147,145 miles

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

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

Engine management light staying on

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

Noice/slight oil leak around power steering pump

Not all bulbs working in centre rear stop light

Signs of rust offside outer sill at rear

Pass 23 Dec 2013 145,541 miles

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

engine management light on

not all builbs working center rear stop light

power steering pump sounds rough

servo pipe has been rubbing against engine cover

Pass 10 Dec 2012 142,598 miles

1 of 6 builbs not working on center rear stop light

engine light on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 138,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 133,372 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 130,106 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 130,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 126,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 126,485 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 122,816 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emissions just within requirements

Fail 7 Jan 2008 122,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 113,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 113,062 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 99,573 miles

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

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

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 LOD is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R388 LOD, 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 R388 LOD registered?

R388 LOD is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R388 LOD safe to buy?

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