MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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.
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.
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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