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S487 HRO

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,263 mi
Last recorded162,263 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 HRO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 162,263 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 157,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 147,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 147,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 134,040 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

slight play in off side front lower ball joint.

under engine oil leakes.

uneven wear to near side rear tyre.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 134,039 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

slight play in off side front lower ball joint.

under engine oil leakes.

uneven wear to near side rear tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 123,260 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 123,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 109,692 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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S487 HRO is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S487 HRO, 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 S487 HRO registered?

S487 HRO is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S487 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S487 HRO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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