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R425 VMO

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

223,642 mi
Last recorded223,642 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 VMO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 223,642 miles

o s f outer c v boot wet with grease

oil leak

play in both front lower ball joints

wipers smearing

Fail 17 May 2013 223,636 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o s f outer c v boot wet with grease

oil leak

play in both front lower ball joints

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 218,753 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust

damage to body work

havey corrosion to both outer sills

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2012 218,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust

damage to body work

havey corrosion to both outer sills

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2011 212,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 212,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2011 20,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o s front cenral cap missing. front brake discs corroded. dad oil leaks. brake pipes corroded. exhaust coirroded. slight damp on power steering tanck. damage to alloyys. damage to body panels. coil springs corroded. front link bar bushes worn and spl

Pass 12 Jan 2010 200,591 miles

bad oil leaks.

exhaust front pipe/cat corroded.

front bumper damaged.

front shockabsorbers damp.

front suspension components covered in oil.

front tyres wearing on edges.

o/s/r lamp lense cracked.

outer sills corroded.

various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 200,536 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shox damp / slight bind to n/s/f brake / o/s/r tyre wearing edges

damage to front bumper / o/s/r light lens cracked / very bad oil leaks / corrosion to outter sills / front brake pads worn low /

Pass 26 Sep 2008 192,419 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 192,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 175,687 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 175,673 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 157,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 157,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R425 VMO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VMO, 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 R425 VMO registered?

R425 VMO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R425 VMO safe to buy?

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