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T242 LDA

1999 Rover 220

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 LDA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 135,438 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 135,100 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

new brake pads fitted to scored disc

Pass 5 May 2011 124,001 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 124,001 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 119,726 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 119,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,991 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 108,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,041 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 95,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 80,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 64,893 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 64,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T242 LDA is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T242 LDA, 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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T242 LDA is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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