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V409 JFM

1999 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,664 mi
Last recorded96,664 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 JFM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 96,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 91,445 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,082 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,400 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 81,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 76,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 67,132 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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V409 JFM is a 1999 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V409 JFM, 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 V409 JFM registered?

V409 JFM is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V409 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V409 JFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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