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V949 GFR

1999 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,354 mi
Last recorded79,354 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 GFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 76,028 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 76,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 67,807 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 67,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 60,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 50,055 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 50,055 miles

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.

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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V949 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V949 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V949 GFR registered?

V949 GFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V949 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V949 GFR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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