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S947 DDV

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,900 mi
Last recorded179,900 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 DDV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 179,900 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/14 n/s/r 175/65 14 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked at mirror mounting (8.3.1d)

front brakes only just met balance requirments

o/s outer sill corroded all along sill

slight weep at power steering reservoir

Pass 4 Jan 2017 171,426 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both inner sills corroded

engine cover fitted

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Fail 3 Jan 2017 171,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both inner sills corroded

engine cover fitted

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Pass 2 Jan 2016 165,413 miles

Crack in windscreen not in drivers view

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2015 165,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Crack in windscreen not in drivers view

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 154,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 141,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 141,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 129,213 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 129,213 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 113,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 113,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 101,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 101,101 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,922 miles

lower reading from nearside rear footbrake on rollers

offside and nearside rear and offside front main brake pipes starting to corrode by hoses

plastic cover fitted under front of vehicle at time of test

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,334 miles

nearside front seat belt stiff to lock in stork.

nearside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder starting to corrode.

offside rear main brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 97,333 miles

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

nearside front seat belt stiff to lock in stork.

nearside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder starting to corrode.

offside rear main brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode.

offside rear main brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Jan 2007 95,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,367 miles

under engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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S947 DDV is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S947 DDV, 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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S947 DDV is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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