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S729 LFX

1999 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,718 mi
Last recorded136,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 LFX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 136,718 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 136,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 125,918 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 125,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 114,928 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 114,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 107,282 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 107,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,016 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 98,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 87,150 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 87,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,476 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 82,381 miles

Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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S729 LFX is a 1999 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S729 LFX, 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 S729 LFX registered?

S729 LFX is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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