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T245 JFU

1999 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 JFU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 151,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 151,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 132,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,501 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 105,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wereing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,194 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside brake slightly binding

Pass 1 May 2008 90,063 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 28 Apr 2008 90,032 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,240 miles

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

n/s/ door mirror glass missing & mirror loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside & outside edge

wipers not parking automatic

Fail 9 Jul 2007 86,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror smashed & insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

wipers not parking automatic

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,652 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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T245 JFU is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T245 JFU, 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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T245 JFU is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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