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G2 WAS

1999 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 WAS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,427 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 113,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2011 113,360 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,319 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,151 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,910 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 80,897 miles

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

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)

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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G2 WAS is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 93,348 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 G2 WAS, 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 27 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G2 WAS registered?

G2 WAS is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is G2 WAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 WAS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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