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S861 VNG

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 VNG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 126,510 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 126,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 120,426 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

Fail 19 Jan 2013 120,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 113,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 113,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,891 miles

advise nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2011 106,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

advise nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,924 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 97,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing / body damage / rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,758 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 81,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust hitting handbrake mount

Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,191 miles

exhaust hitting handbrake mount

Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,136 miles

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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S861 VNG is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S861 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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S861 VNG is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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