MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHTLY WORN
REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE
SUSPECTED OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER
TWO X NAILS IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
WINDSCREEN WIPER NOT PARKING
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHTLY WORN
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE
SUSPECTED OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER
TWO X NAILS IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD
WINDSCREEN WIPER NOT PARKING
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 JVA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R490 JVA, 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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What year was R490 JVA registered?
R490 JVA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R490 JVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 JVA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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