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V972 NCA

1999 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 NCA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,094 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges (JUST LEGAL)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Front shock absorber wheeping

Major oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2007 112,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on the edges (JUST LEGAL)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Front shock absorber wheeping

Major oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 94,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 94,468 miles

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

Engine Oil Leak.

Nail In The Rear Nearside tyre, Also Has Low Tread.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 93,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 93,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V972 NCA is a 1999 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V972 NCA, 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 V972 NCA registered?

V972 NCA is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V972 NCA safe to buy?

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