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V971 YCT

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,343 mi
Last recorded83,343 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 YCT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,483 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,483 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,502 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 73,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,396 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,132 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 53,003 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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V971 YCT 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 V971 YCT, 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 V971 YCT registered?

V971 YCT is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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