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T416 ELU

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,294 mi
Last recorded122,294 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT416 ELU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 122,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,939 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 115,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,361 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 99,312 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 92,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,251 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 86,191 miles

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

Offside 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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T416 ELU is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T416 ELU, 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 T416 ELU registered?

T416 ELU is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T416 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T416 ELU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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