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V408 FSL

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 FSL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 116,457 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 116,420 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 110,380 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,380 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 103,937 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 103,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 84,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,183 miles

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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V408 FSL is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V408 FSL, 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 V408 FSL registered?

V408 FSL is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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