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T203 VHW

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,075 mi
Last recorded160,075 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 VHW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 160,075 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

driver rear view mirror cover has slight damage

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s front track rod end has slight play

power steering pipes slightly damp

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 3 Jun 2008 151,867 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres low preassure and nearside close to legal limit

off side rear side lamp slightly dim

Fail 28 May 2008 151,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres low preassure and nearside close to legal limit

off side rear side lamp slightly dim

Pass 18 May 2007 138,885 miles

n/s/f strut small leak

rear indicators faded

Pass 8 May 2006 121,995 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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T203 VHW is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T203 VHW, 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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T203 VHW is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T203 VHW safe to buy?

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