MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V896 GFR registered?
V896 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 27 September 1999.
Is V896 GFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for V896 GFR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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