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V721 GCW

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,183 mi
Last recorded144,183 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 GCW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,183 miles

battery insecure, oil leak, o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 7 Feb 2012 144,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 121,906 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 121,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 111,717 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 111,706 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,972 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER RACK END

Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,260 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 98,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 94,269 miles

advize very slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,460 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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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.

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