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T35 JJX

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 JJX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 174,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 162,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of road

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 162,479 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of road

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 147,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 147,549 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 139,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 139,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,746 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 105,628 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,353 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,767 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 76,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 66,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 66,804 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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T35 JJX is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T35 JJX, 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 T35 JJX registered?

T35 JJX is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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