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T293 SHC

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,343 mi
Last recorded160,343 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 SHC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 160,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear flex hoses have rubbed

condensation nearside headlamp

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

nearside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust has been patched up

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2014 152,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

rear section of exhaust has been patched up

windscreen washers need adjusting

Fail 28 Oct 2014 152,677 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

rear section of exhaust has been patched up

windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 8 Nov 2013 145,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 136,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 127,141 miles

Front Brake Balance Poor--Just Acceptable 24%

Front Wipers Do-Not Self Park

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres Have Side Wall Damage & Perishing--N/S/F Wearing On Edges

O/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge--Close To Legal Limit--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Slight Oil Leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2011 127,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake Balance Poor--Just Acceptable 24%

Front Wipers Do-Not Self Park

N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres Have Side Wall Damage & Perishing--N/S/F Wearing On Edges

N/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge--Close To Legal Limit--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Slight Oil Leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2010 118,323 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 118,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 114,238 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 114,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 108,560 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel close to fail

Fail 29 Sep 2008 108,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

handbrake travel close to fail

Pass 1 Sep 2007 93,757 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,489 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,026 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 67,026 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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T293 SHC is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T293 SHC, 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 T293 SHC registered?

T293 SHC is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T293 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T293 SHC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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