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V886 GFR

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,022 mi
Last recorded136,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 GFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2009 136,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 136,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2007 125,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 125,520 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 110,060 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 109,593 miles

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

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

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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V886 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V886 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V886 GFR?

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What year was V886 GFR registered?

V886 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V886 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V886 GFR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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