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V473 EFR

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,775 mi
Last recorded123,775 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 EFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,775 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,630 miles

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 117,820 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 117,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,229 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,188 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 103,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 88,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,397 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 61,258 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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V473 EFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V473 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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What year was V473 EFR registered?

V473 EFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V473 EFR safe to buy?

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