MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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battery insecure, oil leak, o/s/f tyre close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
battery insecure, oil leak, o/s/f tyre close to limit
centre rear brake high light only 50% working, will need attention in the near future
exhaust emissions on the upper limit, will need attention in the near future
offside centre rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre rear brake high light only 50% working, will need attention in the near future
exhaust emissions on the upper limit, will need attention in the near future
offside centre rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER RACK END
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
advize very slight play in both sides of steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V721 GCW is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 V721 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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What year was V721 GCW registered?
V721 GCW is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 2 September 1999.
Is V721 GCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V721 GCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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