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V72 LOK

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 LOK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded through (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 98,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,779 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 96,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,747 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished/cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,986 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,986 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 89,180 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,764 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,451 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 74,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 63,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 63,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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V72 LOK is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V72 LOK, 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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V72 LOK is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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