MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Oil leak
play in rack
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
play in rack
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
2x child seats fitted to rear unable to check belts
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front & nearside rear tyres low on tread
oil leak from front of engine
rear wiper blade split
slight play in offside steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R425 SPR is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R425 SPR, 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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How do I check the history of R425 SPR?
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What year was R425 SPR registered?
R425 SPR is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 28 April 1998.
Is R425 SPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R425 SPR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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