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V970 MDM

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,599 mi
Last recorded80,599 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 MDM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 80,599 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipes to flexis corroding

N/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,556 miles

Advise N/S/R Flexible brake hose is close to body but is acceptable.

Advise SRS Light on.

Advise corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Rear ends of main brake pipes which are only just acceptable.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,555 miles

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

Advise N/S/R Flexible brake hose is close to body but is acceptable.

Advise SRS Light on.

Advise corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Rear ends of main brake pipes which are only just acceptable.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,022 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipes to flexis corroding

N/s/r tyre perishing

Slight damage to N/s/r flexible brake pipe

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,114 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,707 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 75,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 73,965 miles

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

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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V970 MDM is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V970 MDM, 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 V970 MDM registered?

V970 MDM is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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