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V512 DEJ

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,189 mi
Last recorded159,189 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 DEJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 159,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 159,189 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 151,350 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 151,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 142,131 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 142,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 133,342 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 133,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 123,098 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 123,098 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 109,470 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 109,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 100,418 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 100,418 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 91,635 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 91,635 miles

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

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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V512 DEJ is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V512 DEJ, 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 V512 DEJ registered?

V512 DEJ is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V512 DEJ safe to buy?

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