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T301 MBJ

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 MBJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2012 114,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 107,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 107,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 99,662 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 99,658 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 93,097 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise air bag light on

advise n/s/rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,097 miles

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

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)

advise air bag light on

advise n/s/rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,419 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 87,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,767 miles

engine undertray damaged

extra rear view mirror fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,728 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,728 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 72,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 72,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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T301 MBJ 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 53.3%.

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 T301 MBJ, 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 T301 MBJ registered?

T301 MBJ is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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