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V945 GFR

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

72,006 mi
Last recorded72,006 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV945 GFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,006 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced roof and rear panel where tailgate hinges are (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Boot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel flap missing

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,773 miles

Front flexi on exhaust has a slight blow

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel flap missing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front flexi on exhaust has a slight blow

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel flap missing

Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

outer fuel flap missing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,241 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight ehaust blow from front flexi

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2020 66,241 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight ehaust blow from front flexi

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,220 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 65,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,194 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. outer disc face poor. advise repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank damp. not wet or dripping.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. outer disc face poor. advise repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank damp. not wet or dripping.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,501 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,501 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated top delaminated, dirt behind obscuring the white back ground. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,874 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,868 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2015 59,793 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,762 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,774 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,966 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,807 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,626 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 50,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,283 miles

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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V945 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 V945 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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V945 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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