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R487 WOM

1998 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,617 mi
Last recorded181,617 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 WOM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 181,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 179,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2018 179,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 162,052 miles

Bodywork slightly corroded.

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 162,052 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Bodywork slightly corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 142,317 miles

fuel tank damp

offside outer sill (centre) begining to corrode

Fail 19 Aug 2016 142,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper blades not parking (8.3.1e)

Misting of fluid fuel tank

Offside Hand brake cable in poor condition

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Tow bar corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 131,786 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

Oil leak

all wheel arches slight corrosion

both front shocks have reduced dampning effect

Pass 9 Sep 2014 124,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

bolt insecure at bottom of timing cover (auxillary belt area)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 114,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in front left tyre side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in front left tyre side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,540 miles

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

surface corrosion to undervehicle and sills

wipers niot parking automaticaly

Fail 27 Sep 2011 97,540 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to undervehicle and sills

wipers niot parking automaticaly

Fail 4 Oct 2010 91,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,997 miles

front underside of car covered with plastic trim unable to check

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 20 Jan 2010 82,997 miles

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

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

front underside of car covered with plastic trim unable to check

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,170 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,204 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 61,199 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear silencer fouling rear shockabsorber

Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,380 miles

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

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

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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R487 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R487 WOM, 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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R487 WOM is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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