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V458 GPP

1999 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,002 mi
Last recorded109,002 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 GPP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,002 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightley perished

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2011 108,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 100,311 miles

fanbelt cracking

rear exhaust hitting

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 84,159 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 84,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,938 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 75,938 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,493 miles

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

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

fan belt requires replacing.

n/s headlamp misted.

o/s/r tyre flat & split on sidewalls.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 65,587 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 65,587 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside and offside front tyres low pressure

slight play offside steering rack

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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V458 GPP is a 1999 Rover 220 in White 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 V458 GPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V458 GPP?

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What year was V458 GPP registered?

V458 GPP is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V458 GPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V458 GPP 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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