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T392 SYJ

1999 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

200,158 mi
Last recorded200,158 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT392 SYJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 200,158 miles

nsf tyre close to legal limmit

nsr sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2014 198,428 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 198,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 194,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 194,692 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 185,401 miles

nearside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2011 179,044 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to perish

cut in inner side wall of nearside front tyre but not to cords

hand brake lever slightly loss

slight play in both front steering trake rod inner ball joints

small clip on offside front outer cv gaiter loss

Fail 24 Sep 2011 179,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to perish

cut in inner side wall of nearside front tyre but not to cords

hand brake lever slightly loss

slight play in both front steering trake rod inner ball joints

small clip on offside front outer cv gaiter loss

Pass 22 Sep 2010 173,071 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 173,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight play in iner rack

Pass 12 Sep 2009 160,894 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear door check strap loose

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has slight side movement

Pass 18 Sep 2008 149,840 miles

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 18 Sep 2008 149,840 miles

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

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

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2007 131,864 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 131,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

imbalance in front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,989 miles

Both front tyres have worn heavly on inside edge

Engine very smokey

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

Front brakes showing some inbalance

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 111,989 miles

Both front tyres have worn heavly on inside edge

Engine very smokey

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

Front brakes showing some inbalance

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T392 SYJ is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T392 SYJ, 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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T392 SYJ is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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