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V950 JCY

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,698 mi
Last recorded86,698 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 JCY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,698 miles

Nearside front seatbelt slightly poor release under tension.

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm & bald inner edge.

Offside front tyre 2mm.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 86,698 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside front seatbelt slightly poor release under tension.

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm & bald inner edge.

Offside front tyre 2mm.

Seep of PAS fluid from reservoir.

Wipers smearing screen.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,750 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,750 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 53,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,060 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,993 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges †

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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V950 JCY is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V950 JCY, 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 V950 JCY registered?

V950 JCY is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V950 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V950 JCY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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