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R581 BON

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,684 mi
Last recorded100,684 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 BON
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,684 miles

Both front brake ferrules corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen zone A chipped but not effecting drivers view

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL DAMAGED (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit WALL DAMAGED (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

AUXILARY DRIVE BELT AGED & CRACKED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,646 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,068 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 81,068 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,366 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 67,157 miles

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

auxilary/fan belt aged/cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

auxilary/fan belt aged/cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2009 59,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fan belt aged/cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2009 59,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fan belt aged/cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,853 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,374 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 48,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R581 BON is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R581 BON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R581 BON registered?

R581 BON is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R581 BON shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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