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V952 JCY

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,181 mi
Last recorded120,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 JCY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,181 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battary unsucure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 90,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs scored and pitted

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2010 90,261 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs scored and pitted

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,469 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2009 82,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,490 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 72,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,665 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V952 JCY is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V952 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 V952 JCY registered?

V952 JCY is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V952 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V952 JCY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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