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R656 ROA

1998 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 ROA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 121,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,928 miles

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 116,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 107,839 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 107,839 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 197,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 197,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 188,844 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 188,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 182,942 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 182,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,811 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 144,760 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 144,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 133,527 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 133,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 127,911 miles

slight play osf wheel bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2008 127,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 124,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 121,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 116,938 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 116,924 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R656 ROA is a 1998 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R656 ROA, 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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R656 ROA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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