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V965 FFR

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,432 mi
Last recorded76,432 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 FFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,432 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,528 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside washer jet poor

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside washer jet poor

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,078 miles

Rear o/s tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear o/s tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,913 miles

Drive belt badly cracking

Rear o/s tyre walls cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2009 56,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Drive belt badly cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear o/s tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,707 miles

Alternator drive belt badly splitting

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 53,707 miles

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

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

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

Alternator drive belt badly splitting

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,749 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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V965 FFR is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green 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 V965 FFR, 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 V965 FFR registered?

V965 FFR is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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