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T295 SDG

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,134 mi
Last recorded140,134 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT295 SDG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 140,134 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 140,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 137,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside steering rack end slight play

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,307 miles

offside steering rack end slight play

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 126,726 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f steering tie rod slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2012 126,726 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

o/s/f steering tie rod slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2011 116,148 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 8 Dec 2010 105,747 miles

o/s/f steering tie rod slight play

o/s/r door does not open

Fail 8 Dec 2010 105,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f steering tie rod slight play

o/s/r door does not open

Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,348 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,272 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,669 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 62,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,323 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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T295 SDG is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T295 SDG, 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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T295 SDG is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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