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V872 ABE

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,860 mi
Last recorded102,860 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 ABE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 102,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,155 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2012 94,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank corroded

slight play detected in os steering rack

Pass 24 May 2011 81,439 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 81,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers sill becoming corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 70,264 miles

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 1 May 2009 62,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2009 62,911 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2008 57,601 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 57,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2007 51,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,419 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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V872 ABE is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V872 ABE, 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 V872 ABE registered?

V872 ABE is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V872 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V872 ABE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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