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R101 XOA

1998 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,064 mi
Last recorded133,064 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 XOA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 133,064 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge

front discs been hot

Fail 10 Aug 2012 133,064 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

front discs been hot

Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,245 miles

fluctuation on front brake discs

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f brake has been hot

Fail 12 Aug 2011 117,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fluctuation on front brake discs

n/s track rod end has slight play

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f brake has been hot

Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,579 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked.front radiator support panel/crossmembers replaced.slight corrosion to both sides outersills.both sides rear tyres cracking on edges @2mm.oil leak.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 98,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked.front radiator support panel/crossmembers replaced.slight corrosion to both sides outersills.both sides rear tyres cracking on edges @2mm.oil leak.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,389 miles

some wear in the steering rack and track rod ends

the o/s cv boot is very deteriorated

the o/s sill is corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2009 89,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some wear in the steering rack and track rod ends

the o/s cv boot is very deteriorated

the o/s sill is corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,201 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2008 83,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2008 83,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,689 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 70,689 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,615 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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R101 XOA is a 1998 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R101 XOA, 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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R101 XOA is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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