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T459 DBW

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,176 mi
Last recorded169,176 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 DBW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 169,176 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 162,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 156,662 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 144,951 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 144,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 132,197 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 132,197 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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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T459 DBW is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T459 DBW, 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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How do I check the history of T459 DBW?

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What year was T459 DBW registered?

T459 DBW is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T459 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T459 DBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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