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R573 ERO

1998 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,107 mi
Last recorded183,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 ERO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 183,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 183,101 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 170,734 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 170,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm form rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 158,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. (Both) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14/82T (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Check strap (6.2.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 158,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. (Both) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14/82T (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Check strap (6.2.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 149,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 141,186 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch, close to excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch, close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to n/s outer rear wheel arch and sill

Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,735 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 128,702 miles

front anti-roll bar link rod bushes in poor condition

n/s and centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seat

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,702 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front anti-roll bar link rod bushes in poor condition

n/s and centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seat

rear brake imbalance

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 123,026 miles

Aux belt cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2012 123,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Aux belt cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2011 120,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,692 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 118,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 117,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 117,022 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 115,848 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 115,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

CLUTCH ANTISLIP INSECURE

Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 107,339 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

o/s steering tie rod end has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2006 89,185 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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R573 ERO is a 1998 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R573 ERO, 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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R573 ERO is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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