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V881 GFR

1999 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,958 mi
Last recorded88,958 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 GFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,958 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 88,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,162 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,162 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,043 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 79,043 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to N/S mirror

damage to N/S/R

damage to O/S

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,407 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 64,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V881 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V881 GFR, 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 V881 GFR registered?

V881 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V881 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V881 GFR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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