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S465 MFL

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 MFL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,635 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 106,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

crack in nearside front screen not in swept area

high level brake light in/op

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 98,354 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,129 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 96,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,326 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,778 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable too check nearside rear wheel bearing due too rear brake biinding

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,278 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,691 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 51,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,992 miles

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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S465 MFL is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S465 MFL, 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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S465 MFL is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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