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R407 ODG

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,345 mi
Last recorded120,345 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 ODG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,345 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

both front wheel arches and drivers door corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front outer door slight corrosion

offside rear tyre slight perished inner shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 113,913 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,030 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 111,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 107,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,136 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,136 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery lose

both front tyres are starting to perish & get low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,184 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,184 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Emissions failed first time !

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

both front tyres are just starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,548 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 91,548 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,430 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,430 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,922 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 75,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 48,894 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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R407 ODG is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R407 ODG, 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 R407 ODG registered?

R407 ODG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R407 ODG safe to buy?

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