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T144 JJX

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 JJX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 124,176 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear lamp unit damaged.

Offside rear wheel arch panel corroded.

P.A.S resovoir cap missing.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 124,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear lamp unit damaged.

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear wheel arch panel corroded.

P.A.S resovoir cap missing.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,601 miles

Offside outer sill corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 115,593 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 108,417 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 98,332 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear number plate discoloring.

Fail 16 May 2011 98,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front outer brake pad very low.

rear exhaust blowing.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear number plate discoloring.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,026 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 86,372 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,222 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 70,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T144 JJX is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T144 JJX, 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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T144 JJX is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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