The road tax status for R178 BON is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R178 BON?

The MOT for R178 BON is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 August 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R178 BON?

The recorded mileage for R178 BON is 232,402 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R178 BON ULEZ compliant?

No, R178 BON does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Rover 220 2.0L Diesel · R178 BON

R178 BON

1998 Rover 220 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/05/1998. Recorded mileage 232,402 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: ROVER 220
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 15/08/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 232,402 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 15/08/2023

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Mileage: 232,402 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 1994cc

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R178 BON Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2022
232,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R178 BON Mileage History

17/08/2022232,379 mi
17/08/2022232,402 mi+23 mi

Average of roughly 52,308 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R178 BON MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 08:29

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 220 (R178 BON) between August 2022 and August 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s front ”.

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