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T117 DVV

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,084 mi
Last recorded136,084 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 DVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 134,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 134,979 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 127,152 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 110,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have shoulder wear

high level stop light has some light sources inoperative,though over 50% working

nearside outer body sill corroded in areas,though not to excess

other areas of offside outer body sill corroded,though not excess and some areas not in prescribed criteria

Fail 24 Aug 2012 110,632 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have shoulder wear

high level stop light has some light sources inoperative,though over 50% working

nearside outer body sill corroded in areas,though not to excess

other areas of offside outer body sill corroded,though not excess and some areas not in prescribed criteria

Pass 27 Aug 2011 105,770 miles

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

both front tyres worn shoulders

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

corrosion in areas of offside outer body sill,but not corroded through all the skins at the rear

other areas of nearside outer body sill corroded but not to excess

Fail 26 Aug 2011 105,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn shoulders

corrosion in areas of offside outer body sill,but not corroded through all the skins at the rear

nearside rear tyre devoiding of tread on outer shoulder and worn inner

offside rear tyre devoiding of tread inner shoulder and worn outer

other areas of nearside outer body sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,251 miles

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

both rear tyres worn shoulder areas

offside rear brake pipe coated in grease, unable to fully inspect

repair made to rear silencer effective at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn shoulder areas

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,499 miles

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 79,128 miles

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

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

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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T117 DVV is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T117 DVV, 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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T117 DVV is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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