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V883 JBM

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,829 mi
Last recorded114,829 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 JBM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 114,829 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber has split but exhaust is still suported

Electrical wiring in the engine bay has damage

Front brake discs have wear

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre has a screw in the tread which is in a repairable position

Offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,829 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber has split but exhaust is still suported

Electrical wiring in the engine bay has damage

Front brake discs have wear

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

Offside front tyre has a screw in the tread which is in a repairable position

Offside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,168 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 100,168 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 54,561 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 54,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 42,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,696 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2006 32,664 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V883 JBM is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V883 JBM, 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 V883 JBM registered?

V883 JBM is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V883 JBM safe to buy?

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