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V742 HEW

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,718 mi
Last recorded71,718 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 HEW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,718 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,148 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 57,944 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,848 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R cracked

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,203 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,076 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,547 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 45,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,996 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,280 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,483 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 42,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,551 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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V742 HEW is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V742 HEW, 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 V742 HEW registered?

V742 HEW is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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