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V585 GCF

1999 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 GCF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare wheel recess full of water.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 98,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare wheel recess full of water.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,640 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,998 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,998 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,336 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 72,855 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,378 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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V585 GCF is a 1999 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V585 GCF, 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 V585 GCF registered?

V585 GCF is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V585 GCF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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