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V831 XOG

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 XOG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 141,123 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

RACK END SHOWING SLIGHT FREE PLAY OFFSIDE

Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 113,491 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have some sidewall damage .

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,340 miles

Car har oil leak from engine underside area

Drivers side wing mirror slightly damaged

Slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 5 Apr 2008 92,517 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,289 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

covers fitted on top and underneath engine

emits slight black smoke on hard accelleration

engine mis-firing slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,593 miles

Baby seat fitted N/S/R

Covers fitted underneath

Fail 30 Mar 2006 77,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V831 XOG is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V831 XOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V831 XOG registered?

V831 XOG is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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