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T122 SWK

1999 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 SWK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 123,308 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

SRS system showing a fault

n\s\r tyre is perished

wipers dont always park at the bottom of the windscreen

Fail 16 May 2012 123,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

SRS system showing a fault

n\s\r tyre is perished

wipers dont always park at the bottom of the windscreen

Pass 14 May 2011 113,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 113,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 106,913 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 106,913 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 104,057 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 104,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 101,798 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 101,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2005 77,545 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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T122 SWK is a 1999 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T122 SWK, 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 T122 SWK registered?

T122 SWK is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T122 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T122 SWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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