MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear parking brake only just meets req standard
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to floor/chassis and arches
corrosion to front & rear brake pipes
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
o/s/r tyre perished
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to front & rear brake pipes
corrosion to sills / floor / chassis / arches
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
o/s/r tyre perished
corrosion to floor / sills / arches
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
corrosion to front brake pipes
corrosion to rear arches
n/s/f & o/s/r & o/s/f tyres perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
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V704 GCW is a 1999 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 V704 GCW, 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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V704 GCW is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 9 September 1999.
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