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V943 LAB

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV943 LAB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,418 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,090 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 75,090 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,930 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,124 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 57,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V943 LAB is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V943 LAB, 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 V943 LAB registered?

V943 LAB is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V943 LAB safe to buy?

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