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S902 VPW

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 VPW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,312 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 118,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 112,326 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2008 112,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 105,779 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 105,779 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 98,968 miles

offside front washers poor

pas resevior top missing

Fail 24 Jul 2006 98,968 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

offside front washers poor

pas resevior top missing

Pass 18 Jul 2005 92,412 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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S902 VPW is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S902 VPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S902 VPW?

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What year was S902 VPW registered?

S902 VPW is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S902 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S902 VPW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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