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V452 FBJ

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,384 mi
Last recorded90,384 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 FBJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,384 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to perish

nearside washer jet is weak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 73,377 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,466 miles

hose from steering fluid reservoir to pump is damp

one led not working in centre brake light

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,904 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,304 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,304 miles

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

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

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

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,868 miles

PADS LOW , PLAY IN STEERING RACK , ALL ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 15 Aug 2006 59,867 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT PADS LOW , SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Aug 2005 55,459 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 55,393 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked †tracking to be checked †drivers rear tyre low / perished / & split †centre exhaust corroded †emissions high

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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V452 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V452 FBJ, 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 V452 FBJ registered?

V452 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V452 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V452 FBJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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