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S441 UBL

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,630 mi
Last recorded132,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 UBL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 132,630 miles

offside outer cv boot starting to split

stonechip to offside of windscreen - in swept area but not in zone A

Fail 5 Jan 2015 132,558 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres worn low - especially on edges

offside outer cv boot starting to split

stonechip to offside of windscreen - in swept area but not in zone A

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,149 miles

offside front outer cv boot starting to split

power steering belt starting to deteriorate

stonechip to offside of windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2014 126,050 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer cv boot starting to split

power steering belt starting to deteriorate

stonechip to offside of windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2013 119,187 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank

front brake pads starting to wear low

offside front outer cv boot starting to split

stonechip to offside of windscreen out of zone A

Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,095 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank corroded

stonechip on offside of windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2012 113,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank corroded

stonechip on offside of windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipe joiner corroded at rear

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 94,701 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted above and below engine

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jan 2009 94,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted above and below engine

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

front x member corroded

fuel tank corroded

plastic covers fitted to wheel arch and brake pipe greaset can not see for corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2008 87,954 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

front x member corroded

fuel tank corroded

plastic covers fitted to wheel arch and brake pipe greaset can not see for corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,262 miles

same as previous vt32

Fail 15 Jan 2007 80,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise brake pipes have plastic covers over them

Advise plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle

Advise rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2006 72,398 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S441 UBL is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S441 UBL, 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.

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What year was S441 UBL registered?

S441 UBL is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S441 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S441 UBL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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