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V471 EFR

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,733 mi
Last recorded113,733 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 EFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,733 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps have 2/6th inoperative at the time of examination when the foot brake is applied

(1.4A.2b)The offside front wing panel around the indicator repeater is corroding

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecure

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel is slightly distorted

(5.2.3)The offside lower outer sill along its length has surface corrosion present.

(6.4.1)The tailgate around the hinges location roof panel is excessively corroded

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 113,611 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps have 2/6th inoperative at the time of examination when the foot brake is applied

(1.4A.2b)The offside front wing panel around the indicator repeater is corroding

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecure

(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel is slightly distorted

(5.2.3)The offside lower outer sill along its length has surface corrosion present.

(6.4.1)The tailgate around the hinges location roof panel is excessively corroded

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 108,327 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 108,327 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 104,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 98,520 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,936 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 87,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 71,023 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 71,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,687 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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V471 EFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V471 EFR, 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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V471 EFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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