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R484 JNH

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 JNH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2009 98,309 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate corner damaged. movement in offside door mirror. oil leaks. brake pipes showing corrosion. offside front outer c.v boot perishing.

slight play in offside rack end. front and rear brakes show a brake imbalance. driven to clear excess smooke from exhaust for emissions.

under engine bay plastic cover fitted. rear chassis showing corrosion. slight dampness front and rear shockers. front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,309 miles

front number plate corner damaged. movement in offside door mirror. oil leaks. brake pipes showing corrosion. offside front outer c.v boot perishing.

slight play in offside rack end. front and rear brakes show a brake imbalance. driven to clear excess smooke from exhaust for emissions.

under engine bay plastic cover fitted. rear chassis showing corrosion. slight dampness front and rear shockers. front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,942 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 80,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 80,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,875 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 67,353 miles

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

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

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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R484 JNH is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R484 JNH, 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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R484 JNH is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R484 JNH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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