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T103 BFR

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,083 mi
Last recorded173,083 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 BFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2010 173,083 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 173,083 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 162,382 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 162,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 148,338 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front door pannel missing

smaller wheels fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2008 148,336 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front door pannel missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 112,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 100,524 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 100,524 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 100,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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T103 BFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T103 BFR, 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 T103 BFR registered?

T103 BFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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