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R474 HAA

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 HAA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,385 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

both registration plates discoloured.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,288 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

both registration plates discoloured.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,676 miles

front and rear registration plates discoloured.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates discoloured.

offside front tyre old and worn on inner edge.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,380 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,435 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 62,435 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 59,811 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,811 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 55,808 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,808 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 53,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 53,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,052 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 48,052 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 44,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,451 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 36,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R474 HAA is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R474 HAA, 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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R474 HAA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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