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R781 FOB

1998 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 220103,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 FOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 111,508 miles

Battery insecure

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 111,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 106,610 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 106,610 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air filter casing broken

Pass 4 Jan 2006 96,951 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R781 FOB is a 1998 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R781 FOB, 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 R781 FOB registered?

R781 FOB is a 1998 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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