MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s door mirror insecure
o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges
o/s and n/s/r tyres worn
o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded
o/s sill corroded
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s and n/s/r sills / wheel arches corroded
o/s and n/s/r sills / wheel arches corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear brake ferrule corroded
metal brake pipe held with zip tie
o/s/r sill corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear brake ferrule corroded
metal brake pipe held with zip tie
o/s/r sill corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
rear under sills surface rust
Oil leak
rear under sills surface rust
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
front engine sheild loose
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
front engine sheild loose
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
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R399 GBW is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R399 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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R399 GBW is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 24 May 1998.
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