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V903 GAP

1999 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,632 mi
Last recorded81,632 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 GAP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,632 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,758 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

Offside Front tyre low tread

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 63,827 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated 1756514

Fail 21 May 2015 63,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated 1756514

Pass 29 May 2014 60,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,449 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2013 58,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,814 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,346 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 46,809 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 46,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,313 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 38,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,710 miles

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

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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V903 GAP is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V903 GAP, 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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V903 GAP is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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