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V859 FBC

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,573 mi
Last recorded128,573 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 FBC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 128,573 miles

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 12 Feb 2007 104,795 miles

slight play in steering rack and both bottom ball joints

Pass 30 Oct 2006 103,366 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 103,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V859 FBC is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V859 FBC, 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 V859 FBC registered?

V859 FBC is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 December 1999.

Is V859 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V859 FBC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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