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T359 MAB

1999 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,202 mi
Last recorded123,202 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT359 MAB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 123,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Chip in front windscreen just outside zone A, drivers view.

Clutch operation low and sharpe.

Front brake disks worn thin and surfaces rusty.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 119,921 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 119,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 115,000 miles

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

Near side outer CV boot twisted.

Off side antiroll bar link arm bushs starting to tear out.

Roof leaking.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 115,000 miles

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

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

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

Engine undertray bolts all lose.

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

Heater fan control switch broken and stuck on full.

Near side outer CV boot twisted.

Off side antiroll bar link arm bushs starting to tear out.

Roof leaking.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,667 miles

Off side rear tyre side walls starting to perish.

Off side repeater lamp, repaired with tape.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 94,879 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 85,235 miles

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

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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T359 MAB is a 1999 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T359 MAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T359 MAB registered?

T359 MAB is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T359 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T359 MAB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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