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S533 EVV

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

192,024 mi
Last recorded192,024 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 EVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2013 192,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 192,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 169,235 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pads deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

rear coil springs corroded

travel evident on brake pedal

Pass 1 Oct 2012 169,235 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pads deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

rear coil springs corroded

travel evident on brake pedal

Pass 5 Oct 2011 146,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror missing

Fail 5 Oct 2011 146,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 122,975 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 122,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,566 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 109,426 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,229 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 86,229 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 86,102 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 74,904 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,350 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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S533 EVV is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 S533 EVV, 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 S533 EVV registered?

S533 EVV is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S533 EVV safe to buy?

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