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S980 NCY

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,366 mi
Last recorded153,366 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 NCY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 153,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt-n/s/r and o/s/r

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 143,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 133,444 miles

power steering oil low just above min mark.

slight play/wear in steering rack not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 133,387 miles

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

o/s/f outer brake pads getting low.

power steering oil low just above min mark.

slight play/wear in steering rack not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 122,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 110,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 98,295 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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S980 NCY is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S980 NCY, 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

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What year was S980 NCY registered?

S980 NCY is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S980 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 NCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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