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V693 GRM

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,124 mi
Last recorded142,124 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 GRM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 142,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 133,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 133,519 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 126,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 126,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 105,382 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 105,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V693 GRM is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V693 GRM, 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 V693 GRM registered?

V693 GRM is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V693 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V693 GRM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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