CarVerify

Free Car Check

T408 CRG

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,992 mi
Last recorded74,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 CRG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,992 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 74,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,025 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,968 miles

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

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

suspect gearbox noise

water in offside rear lamp

Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,968 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

suspect gearbox noise

water in offside rear lamp

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,215 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 68,382 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,407 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,407 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,927 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,688 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 63,688 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,246 miles

Engine oil leak

Signs of perishing on O/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 51,172 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 51,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Rover 220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T408 CRG is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T408 CRG, 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

How do I check the history of T408 CRG?

You can check the full history of T408 CRG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T408 CRG registered?

T408 CRG is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T408 CRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T408 CRG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T408 CRG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T408 CRG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.