1998 Rover 220 2.0L Diesel · R116 JBB
1998 Rover 220 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 88,147 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 220
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R116 JBB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2008
- 88,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R116 JBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 220 (R116 JBB) between October 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”.
R116 JBB Mileage History
- 04/10/200665,030 mi
- 05/10/200665,032 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/200774,177 mi+9,145 mi
- 08/10/200774,177 mi
- 09/10/200887,791 mi+13,614 mi
- 16/10/200888,147 mi+356 mi
Average of roughly 11,363 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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