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R463 VMO

1998 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,193 mi
Last recorded142,193 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 VMO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 142,193 miles

bad oil leak.

diesel smoke emissions close to acceptable limits.

drivers seat starting to become insecure.

front exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/f brake pads/disc starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

play in o/s+n/s/f track rod ends.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 142,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bad oil leak.

diesel smoke emissions close to acceptable limits.

drivers seat starting to become insecure.

front exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/f brake pads/disc starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

play in o/s+n/s/f track rod ends.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 107,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

power steering fluid starting to get low.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 107,825 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

power steering fluid starting to get low.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,722 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 86,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

oil leak.

play in steering rack.

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 79,901 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 79,901 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

damage to front number plate.

n/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

oil leak.

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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R463 VMO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R463 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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R463 VMO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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