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T226 DAX

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 DAX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,606 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 120,606 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,527 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to offside rear tailgate/light area/not allowing tailgate to close correctly(however is secure)

handbrake lever slack/slight travel

offside rear light lense cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,527 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to offside rear tailgate/light area/not allowing tailgate to close correctly(however is secure)

handbrake lever slack/slight travel

offside rear light lense cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,211 miles

Accident damaage to offside rear not allowing tailgate to close correctly

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r rear lamp cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2012 94,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Accident damaage to offside rear not allowing tailgate to close correctly

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r rear lamp cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,731 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

offside sill starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,336 miles

auxillery belt perished

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 29 May 2008 53,220 miles

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

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

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

auxillery belt perished

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 29 May 2007 44,408 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2006 36,800 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tracking may require adjustment

Pass 25 May 2006 36,800 miles

front tracking may require adjustment

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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T226 DAX is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T226 DAX, 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 T226 DAX registered?

T226 DAX is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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