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V487 KUY

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,721 mi
Last recorded59,721 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 KUY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,721 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,696 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,159 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,159 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,164 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,302 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,302 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,644 miles

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

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

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,823 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,823 miles

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

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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V487 KUY is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V487 KUY, 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

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What year was V487 KUY registered?

V487 KUY is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V487 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V487 KUY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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