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R430 LTT

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 LTT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine pans

front inner brake pads low

Fail 11 Jul 2016 99,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine pans

front inner brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,902 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2014 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,148 miles

front nearside and offside outer cv boots slightly perished but not leaking grease at time of test

nearside outer sill has surface corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,148 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front nearside and offside outer cv boots slightly perished but not leaking grease at time of test

nearside outer sill has surface corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,972 miles

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

vehicle got very hot during test , cooling system may require service / repair

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,972 miles

vehicle got very hot during test , cooling system may require service / repair

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,850 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 46,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,515 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)

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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R430 LTT is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R430 LTT, 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 R430 LTT registered?

R430 LTT is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R430 LTT safe to buy?

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