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V837 OEO

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,706 mi
Last recorded104,706 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 OEO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 104,706 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 96,728 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 96,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 89,639 miles

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

Oil leek on engine

Pass 4 May 2010 89,639 miles

Oil leek on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,174 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edjes

Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,349 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 73,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,268 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 62,268 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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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V837 OEO is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V837 OEO, 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 V837 OEO registered?

V837 OEO is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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