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R476 MPB

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,527 mi
Last recorded174,527 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 MPB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 174,527 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 174,527 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 157,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 143,483 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 125,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate broken

o/s/f wing and headlamp damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2010 125,415 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate broken

o/s/f wing and headlamp damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,470 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 111,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,674 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 90,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,595 miles

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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R476 MPB is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R476 MPB, 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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R476 MPB is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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