1997 Rover 220 2.0L Diesel · R228 AOT
1997 Rover 220 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 132,503 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2014.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 220
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R228 AOT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2013
- 132,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R228 AOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 220 (R228 AOT) between March 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
R228 AOT Mileage History
- 14/03/200683,448 mi
- 08/10/200795,168 mi+11,720 mi
- 11/10/200795,168 mi
- 08/10/2008100,681 mi+5,513 mi
- 08/10/2008100,682 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2009107,498 mi+6,816 mi
- 06/10/2010113,125 mi+5,627 mi
- 07/10/2010113,125 mi
- 23/01/2012127,851 mi+14,726 mi
- 26/01/2012127,852 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/2013132,503 mi+4,651 mi
- 22/01/2013132,503 mi
Average of roughly 7,149 miles per year across 12 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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