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V547 TVV

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,824 mi
Last recorded97,824 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 TVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,824 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 88,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,560 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside sills corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 88,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,034 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,552 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,722 miles

NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL DURING BRAKE APPLICATION

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,741 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 35,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,632 miles

REAR BRAKE APPLICATIN JUST EVEN MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIRS

FUEL FUMES FROM ENGINE BAY

Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,632 miles

FUEL FUMES FROM ENGINE BAY

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

REAR BRAKE APPLICATIN JUST EVEN MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIRS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,490 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,911 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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V547 TVV 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 68.8%.

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 V547 TVV, 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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V547 TVV is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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