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V748 ROA

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,087 mi
Last recorded158,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 ROA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 158,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2010 146,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

Fail 27 Jul 2010 146,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 137,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 129,015 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 120,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 114,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 114,278 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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V748 ROA is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V748 ROA, 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 V748 ROA registered?

V748 ROA is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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