MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid discoloured recommend replace
Front tyres wearing on edges recommend wheel alignment check
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn low, 3mm, limit 1.6mm recommend replace
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front seat beltr slight fluffing/ fraying recommend replace
Rear number plate deteriorating
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)
Rear number plate deteriorating
Brake fluid discoloured recommend replace
Front tyres wearing on edges recommend wheel alignment check
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn low, 3mm, limit 1.6mm recommend replace
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front seat beltr slight fluffing/ fraying recommend replace
Oil level low recommend attention
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside outer driveshaft gaiter cracking, keep check on.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside outer driveshaft gaiter cracking, keep check on.
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V488 KUY is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 V488 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.
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What year was V488 KUY registered?
V488 KUY is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V488 KUY safe to buy?
The MOT history for V488 KUY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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