CarVerify

Free Car Check

T227 DAX

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,783 mi
Last recorded171,783 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 DAX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 171,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 162,315 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust mounting

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 162,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on rear exhaust mounting

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 151,275 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 151,152 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 140,006 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 139,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 131,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,670 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 115,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,242 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 98,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,850 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,091 miles

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

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
Full Rover 220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T227 DAX is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red 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 T227 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T227 DAX?

You can check the full history of T227 DAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T227 DAX registered?

T227 DAX is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T227 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T227 DAX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T227 DAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T227 DAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.