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V937 GJR

1999 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,187 mi
Last recorded76,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV937 GJR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,187 miles

both outer sills very heavy surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension and surrounding body work

wheel arches heavy surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2021 76,187 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills very heavy surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension and surrounding body work

wheel arches heavy surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,176 miles

battery in poor operational condition

corrosion to all wheel arches

heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,719 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,719 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine seriously over revving(poss turbo fault) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,680 miles

General corrosion underside

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,217 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded also union (3.6.B.2c)

General heavy corrosion underside vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,054 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,037 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,037 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/front tyre worn low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,208 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,478 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,001 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 70,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 56,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,779 miles

clock readout poor

large under tray fitted

rear wiper poor

s/rack o/s slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2007 51,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clock readout poor

large under tray fitted

rear wiper poor

s/rack o/s slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clock readout poor

h/brake adj

large undertray fitted

rear wiper poor

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,269 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 42,269 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

under vehicle cover fitted

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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V937 GJR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1999 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 93,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V937 GJR, 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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V937 GJR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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