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T308 MBJ

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

131,437 mi
Last recorded131,437 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 MBJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 131,437 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge, tread on 1.6mm limit and has a nail in tread - recommend replacing

nearside mirror glass insecure

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 122,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 122,725 miles

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

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

altinator belt perished

h/brake travel

n/s/f tyre o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre all very low tread

rear exhaust very corroded and bloing slightly

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise slight oil leak around turbo area

advise slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Fail 27 Mar 2009 113,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty

advise n/s/r wheel slighty binding

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise slight oil leak around turbo area

advise slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,597 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 103,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise o/s/r tyre on limit

advise oil leak around engine

advise slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,327 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,324 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise discs rusty

advise exhaust rusty

advise front pads low

advise o/s/f wiper blade split

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise tank dented

Pass 28 Mar 2006 89,304 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 89,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seat belts not tested due to car being loaeded

Fail 27 Mar 2006 89,304 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seat belts not tested due to car being loaded

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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T308 MBJ is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 T308 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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T308 MBJ is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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