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S501 HWH

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,144 mi
Last recorded55,144 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 HWH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,144 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 55,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,942 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 47,942 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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S501 HWH is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S501 HWH, 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 S501 HWH registered?

S501 HWH is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S501 HWH safe to buy?

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