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T261 PEO

1999 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,249 mi
Last recorded88,249 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 PEO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,249 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 88,249 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,902 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,403 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 49,780 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 42,570 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 42,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2005 35,768 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 35,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

aux belt cracking †chip in srceen †oil leaks

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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T261 PEO is a 1999 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T261 PEO, 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 T261 PEO registered?

T261 PEO is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T261 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 PEO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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