MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust back box corroded and slight blow
fuel feed pipe to pump insercure
handbrake has a 50% inbalance
high level brake light less than 50% not working
indicator bulbs at rear showing slight white light
ns mirror cover cracked
nsf tyre feathered on edges
rear axle bushe delaminated from outer housing
rear bumper cracked on ns
slight play in osf wheel side to side
sticker in zone b, air freshner hanging from rear view mirror,
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust back box corroded and slight blow
fuel feed pipe to pump insercure
handbrake has a 50% inbalance
high level brake light less than 50% not working
indicator bulbs at rear showing slight white light
ns mirror cover cracked
nsf tyre feathered on edges
rear axle bushe delaminated from outer housing
rear bumper cracked on ns
slight play in osf wheel side to side
sticker in zone b, air freshner hanging from rear view mirror,
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V971 XBW is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green 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 V971 XBW, 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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How do I check the history of V971 XBW?
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What year was V971 XBW registered?
V971 XBW is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 19 October 1999.
Is V971 XBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V971 XBW 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.
Does V971 XBW have outstanding finance?
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