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S749 ACP

1999 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,210 mi
Last recorded61,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 ACP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,210 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,946 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,255 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,217 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 51,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,679 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,225 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,225 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,647 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 35,643 miles

Misting of oil around n/s/r and o/s/r shockers

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,660 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 25,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S749 ACP is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S749 ACP, 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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S749 ACP is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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