MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear brake reading slighty lower than offside rear brake reading
Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear brake reading slighty lower than offside rear brake reading
o/s outer sill rusted and holes but not within 30cm of mounting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
o/s outer sill rusted and holes but not within 30cm of mounting
front outter c.v boots in poor condition
poor vaccum assisstance from servo
rear tyres near limit
slight play in front track rod end
engine oil leaks
front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition
front outter cv boots in poor condition
o/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm
slight play in n/s front track rod end
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R454 SDG is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R454 SDG, 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 R454 SDG?
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What year was R454 SDG registered?
R454 SDG is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R454 SDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R454 SDG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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