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S785 VNG

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,549 mi
Last recorded103,549 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 VNG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 103,549 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 103,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 95,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,744 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 90,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,516 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 84,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 65,533 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 65,533 miles

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

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

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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S785 VNG is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S785 VNG, 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 S785 VNG registered?

S785 VNG is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S785 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 VNG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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