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T196 SCE

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,037 mi
Last recorded138,037 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 SCE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 138,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,769 miles

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

all four tyres perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

bulbs out in centre brake light

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

fan belt perished

handbrake travel

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,829 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch + both outer sills

handbrake travel

water in nearside light unit

Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both rear outer sills + wheel arches corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

water in nearside rear light unit

Pass 26 Mar 2009 100,479 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,824 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 92,816 miles

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

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

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

Both outer c/v gatours will soon need attention

Both track rod ends worn

Front nearside door mirror cracked

Front number plate cracked

Parking brake resurve travel low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,835 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer surface

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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T196 SCE is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T196 SCE, 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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T196 SCE is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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