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V561 OAG

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,256 mi
Last recorded155,256 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 OAG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 155,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 148,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,436 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 129,435 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,207 miles

Oil leak

exhaust becoming deteriorated

unable to check sills and welding due to under sealer

Fail 10 Sep 2013 122,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside sill becoming deteriorated

Oil leak

exhaust becoming deteriorated

nearside sill becoming deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,454 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 98,391 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,822 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 83,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,213 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 60,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V561 OAG is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V561 OAG, 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 V561 OAG registered?

V561 OAG is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V561 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 OAG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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