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V896 GFR

1999 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,120 mi
Last recorded199,120 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 GFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 199,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 188,600 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 188,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 168,960 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 168,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 155,184 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

power steering rack showing signs of weeping

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear beam mounting brackets getting corroded

some corrosion rear undersills

some play steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2011 154,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

power steering rack showing signs of weeping

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear beam mounting brackets getting corroded

some corrosion rear undersills

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2010 146,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror cracked

wipers poor

Fail 13 Feb 2009 125,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 125,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 80,894 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 80,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V896 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V896 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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V896 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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