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T253 JFU

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 JFU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 127,379 miles

front no. plate,some damage

n/s + o/s front tyres near limit

some wear in front steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2009 127,379 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no. plate,some damage

n/s + o/s front tyres near limit

some wear in front steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,257 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 113,245 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 103,404 miles

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

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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T253 JFU is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T253 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T253 JFU registered?

T253 JFU is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T253 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 JFU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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