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V722 FCB

1999 Rover 220

Cream Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,108 mi
Last recorded144,108 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 FCB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 144,108 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 144,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 138,944 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 138,922 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror lens missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,576 miles

Front tyres have scrubbing on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration lights dim

Fail 3 Dec 2013 134,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres have scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 122,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 116,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,842 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 109,826 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,978 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 103,968 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 96,679 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 96,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 83,876 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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V722 FCB is a 1999 Rover 220 in Cream with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V722 FCB, 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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V722 FCB is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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