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S515 FBN

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,754 mi
Last recorded126,754 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 FBN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 126,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 124,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 119,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s sill panels have some surface corrosion but not through at critical points

Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s sill panels have some surface corrosion but not through at critical points

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,981 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 2 Apr 2010 114,020 miles

2 metal fuel pipes corroding

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,521 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 97,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 97,265 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 81,434 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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S515 FBN is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S515 FBN, 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 S515 FBN registered?

S515 FBN is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S515 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 FBN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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